UK’s Top Employers Navigate 2025 Work Models – Office, Home, Hybrid?

As the UK workforce settles into its "new normal," top employers are charting diverse paths between full-time office attendance, remote working, and hybrid flexibility.

• Financial services lead office returns: Major City firms—like Deutsche Bank, UBS, Santander, Peel Hunt, and Man Group—have ushered in mandatory in-office schedules. Some require staff to be on-site four or even five days a week, notably in trading roles.
• Professional services advocate “sweet-spot” hybrid: PwC enforces a minimum of three office days per week after analysing staff engagement, with full-time presence seen as counterproductive. Many law firms and accountancy giants stick to two-to-three day office patterns, balancing mentorship with flexibility.
• Broad hybrid adoption persists: ONS reports nearly 28% of Great Britain’s workforce now works hybrid—an increase since 2022—while around 14% remain exclusively remote.
• Employees resist rigidity: Firms enforcing five-day in-office regimes, such as Amazon, BT, Starling Bank and Asda, risk alienating staff used to flexibility. (The Guardian)

Why this matters

• Talent attraction & retention increasingly hinge on flexible work offers—especially among professionals, parents, and high-earners.
• Mentorship and social learning are cited as key reasons firms push for office presence, especially for juniors.
• Productivity and wellbeing often peak with hybrid arrangements—PwC data suggests three office days weekly is the optimal mix.

How ErgoPro fits in: DSE compliance across all models

No matter where people work, UK employers are legally bound by the Health & Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations to provide DSE assessments.

ErgoPro, the online DSE Training & Risk Assessment platform, is purpose-built to support all work environments:

• Office, home & agile work: Tailored assessments for traditional offices, home workstations, hybrid setups, and mobile workers.
• Automated, user-friendly compliance: Sends email prompts, reminders, and follow-ups—minimising admin while maintaining full compliance.
• Live monitoring & intervention: Flags high-risk responses and alerts admins for action, while maintaining audit-ready records.
• Training embedded in assessment: Offers practical ergonomic advice within the DSE check—perfect for staff working remotely or in shared spaces.

In summary

With the UK workforce divided between in-office mandates, hybrid “sweet spots,” and fully remote teams, employers need a flexible DSE solution that works everywhere. ErgoPro empowers organisations to maintain legal compliance and prioritise employee wellbeing—wherever their teams are working in 2025.