Londoners Pare Back Office Time as Omicron Cases Rise

The video discusses the impact of COVID-19 on work flexibility, highlighting how firms like Invesco and PwC have adapted to remote work. Tom Metcalf shares insights on the future of flexible work policies, noting that many CEOs are supportive, especially with the Omicron variant. Seasonal trends suggest a pullback during Christmas, with a potential return to offices in January. The video also compares the approach of American banks like Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan, which have maintained high office attendance, to other firms in London that are embracing flexible work arrangements.

What is one reason firms like Invesco and PwC have increased remote work?

• To improve work-life balance

• To enhance employee productivity

• To reduce office space costs

• To minimize COVID-19 risk

What is the general attitude of CEOs towards flexible work policies?

• They are eager to end them

• They are against any form of remote work

• They are supportive of a blended approach

• They are indifferent to them

How do flexible work trends change around the holiday season?

• They become more rigid

• They remain the same

• They become more flexible

• They are completely abandoned

Which firms have not seen a drop in office attendance?

• Invesco and PwC

• Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan

• Small startups

• Tech companies

What is the trend in firms that have adopted flexible working?

• An increase in office attendance

• A decrease in productivity

• A decline in employee satisfaction

• A noticeable increase in flexible working