Subj : Workers admit going back to the office makes sense - they just do
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Thu Sep 25 2025 13:15:12

Workers admit going back to the office makes sense - they just don't want to 
do it

Date:
Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:03:00 +0000

Description:
Hybrid working isnt enough  many workers want to microshift or cut a day off 
entirely.

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working demands are increasing as workers look for even more flexibility 
Microshifting tackles the traditional 9-5 with more tailored working hours 
Having these options is becoming crucial to attracting younger workers 

New research has found workers recognize the benefits of in-person time, but 
they still prefer to retain flexibility and would even make sacrifices for 
it. 

A report from Owl Labs found a large majority (93%) of UK workers agreed they 
would take action (such as resign) if remote or hybrid options were removed 
entirely. 

Despite companies best efforts to update policies to reflect more in-person 
working, employees simply dont want it. The number of candidates rejecting 
jobs without flexible hours has actually risen five percentage points from 
39% to 44% in the past year. Workers want remote flexibility, and thats that 

The most common routine seems to be three days per week in the office (41% of 
workers), with four days (27%) being the second-most popular. 

Its not just time in the office thats up for debate, though, because many 
workers want even greater flexibility. Two in three (67%) are interested in 
microshifting as opposed to a linear working time (for example 9-5) so that 
they can work per their personal energy, responsibility or productivity 
patterns. 

Another traditional working setup has also been questioned  a surprisingly 
high number (73%) of workers now see a four-day work week as an important 
benefit, and many would be willing to sacrifice a portion of their salary 
(average 8%) for this. 

This is mostly felt among millennials (77%) and Gen Z (72%), with Boomers 
(38%) far less likely to agree. Similarly, microshifting is a younger 
preference. 

Weishaupt added companies championing fluidity and flexibility often see the 
biggest productivity boosts, making it far more impactful than just improving 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/workers-admit-that-going-back-to-the-office-make
s-sense-they-just-dont-want-to-do-it


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