The traditional office landscape is changing. Gone are the days of closed cubicles, quiet workspaces and water-cooler talk. But one of the biggest changes is the rise of the remote working space.
Working remotely is becoming increasingly common, and it is projected that this trend will continue. But what implications does this have for employees, and in particular, for their engagement?
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It is more convenient than ever before for an employee to work from home, a café, or on the go while travelling to a meeting.
As the workforce evolves into a more immediate, responsive and collaborative culture, employees are trying to stay connected with colleagues and customers. With the increased desire for constant connectivity though, comes the need for flexible working.
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When it comes to the trend of working remotely, being at home is not necessarily the location that UK employees favour.
In the last few years, we’ve seen co-working spaces grow from strength to strength. In London alone, there is estimated to be over 1,000 co-working spaces and the capital was recently cited as the leading global market in this sector.
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