Staff wellbeing and the impact of remote and hybrid working

The Lords Select Committee on Home-based Working was appointed to consider the effects and future development of home-based working in the UK. In response, we cite our research on wellbeing in higher education, describing how remote and hybrid working can meet the physical and psychological needs of workers. A key point from the evidence states that remote and hybrid working can enhance the physical and psychological health of workers through increased autonomy which can also enhance productivity and economic contribution. However, we highlight that experiences of remote working vary substantially depending on workers’ personal and structural characteristics. We recommended that employers balance the provision of in person and digital facilities to help support a flexible approach to work.