London Office Workers Spend More Time In Office

A new survey by the Centre for Cities reveals that full-time workers in Central London are now spending an average of 2.7 days per week in the office, up from 2.2 days in April 2023. However, this figure still lags behind global cities like Paris (3.5 days), New York (3.1 days), and Singapore (3.2 days). The report indicates that London employers generally mandate fewer office days (3.1) compared to their counterparts in other cities. Additionally, 95% of employees recognize the benefits of in-person interaction, yet travel costs remain a significant barrier, with many workers citing commute savings as a reason for remote work. Younger workers in London, however, are attending the office more frequently than their older colleagues. The report suggests that employers could benefit from subsidizing commute costs rather than focusing on office refurbishments or perks.