A summary of key findings on how opportunities for homeworking are evolving in the UK based on our analysis of 47 million job advertisements

Darby, Julia and McIntyre, Stuart and Roy, Graeme (2022) A summary of key findings on how opportunities for homeworking are evolving in the UK based on our analysis of 47 million job advertisements. Fraser of Allander Economic Commentary, 46 (2). ISSN 2046-5378

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Abstract

In this short article we summarise some key findings from our ongoing analysis of homeworking opportunities. We focus on the extent to which the shift to homeworking seen during the Covid pandemic looks set to remain a feature of the UK labour market. This matters because the extent to which the shift persists will have implications for a range of economic and social issues including productivity, wellbeing, a range of inequalities, housing needs, the future of cities and town centres, and demand for public transport.