Whether we like it or not, the UK is fast becoming a nation of home workers. Official statistics show that around 44 per cent of employees now spend at least some of their week working away from the office, peaking at more than half for those aged 35 to 44.
'For others, it's less about what they have to"lose" by coming into the office, and more about what they can gain by working from home. New research reveals that homeworkers get 24 minutes extra sleep, and gain an additional 15 minutes for exercise each day, on average.' Job openings: 50+ open positions right now as the company aims to get to around 500 employees next year, including account manager and compliance roles.Working policy: Airbnb allows employees to work from anywhere through its 'Live and Work Anywhere' policy. The vast majority of employees can choose to work from home full-time if they wish to. Teams meet up regularly for gatherings and social events.Working policy: Employees at the HR firm work solely from home .
Working policy: Payments company Aevi's 'work from anywhere' policy gives employees the freedom to choose the work setup that suits them best, whether they choose to be fully remote, hybrid or in the office. Employees tend to come into the office in Aldwych, London, about two days a week. Aevi also offers unlimited holidays and a home office allowance.
Job openings: Incident and response engineer , account managers, technology engineers, sales managersWorking policy: The British Gas owner offers flexible and hybrid work, with staff allowed to work two to three days from home where roles allow.RightmoveSector: Digital / propertyWorking policy: The UK's number one property website encourages hybrid working, with staff aiming to do three days a week in its London or Milton Keynes office and two days from home.
Working policy: Employees at the London law firm can work remotely for up to 50 per cent of their time.Working policy: Based in Manchester, Money Wellness is an organisation commissioned by the Money and Pensions Service to deliver free debt and budgeting help. Its workers in advisory positions tend to come into the office. Support staff around the UK work on a remote or hybrid contract.