These findings were echoed in the latest Workplace Trends survey from UK recruitment agency Aspire, in which more than 900 workers shared their opinions on the current state of work. This report found that while the majority of people enjoy the flexibility of remote working, ranking it as the third most important factor when searching for a job, there’s a widespread call for employers to offer dedicated mental health and wellbeing support specifically for remote workers.

A third of employees reported low motivation at work, saying they wanted more team social events with colleagues in a bid to improve morale, integration and team dynamics. This makes a lot of sense. Remote working is great for many reasons, but it can be a tad lonely. It’s easy to feel disconnected from the people you work with if you’re not in the same room with them, so it’s essential that bosses provide opportunities for that social bonding.

“Hybrid working has become mainstream, giving workers flexibility and freedom in how and where they work,” said Terry Payne, Aspire’s global managing director. “It’s also opened up new opportunities for businesses to hire from a wider talent pool rather than being restricted to only local candidates.

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