Company bosses warn hybrid working can damage productivity and career progression

By Mark Casci
Published 23rd Jul 2021, 14:45 BST
Updated 23rd Jul 2021, 14:46 BST
The switch to hybrid working is causing concerns among chief executives about productivity and career progression for staff as fears of a two-tier workforce increase.

Research into the views of more than 500 CEOs showed that hybrid working was also intensifying concerns over staff retention and creativity.

The study, commissioned by Definition Group, spoke to the heads of firms with more than 250 employees and revenues ranging from £50 million to more than £500 million and in diverse sectors of the economy.

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The work revealed that senior leaders could see the positives in hybrid working, with 33 per cent agreeing that it offers a better work-life balance for staff, leading to increased productivity.

Hybrid working is being embraced but will it create a two tier system?Hybrid working is being embraced but will it create a two tier system?
Hybrid working is being embraced but will it create a two tier system?