Flexible working boosts staff wellbeing, report finds

SOUTH West businesses say hybrid working is boosting staff productivity and wellbeing, but many would still like employees to spend more time in the office, according to a new report.

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Grant Thornton's latest Business Outlook Tracker surveyed mid-sized businesses across the South West region currently adopting a hybrid working approach.

It found the majority believe that flexible working is adding "significant value" to their business and people, with 78% admitting the approach has boosted productivity.

Meanwhile, 69% believe it has positively impacted their people's wellbeing and 84% believe their people prefer a hybrid-working approach.