According to the data, lack of commuting is the number one reason those working in property and construction want to continue home working, with 55% of workers wanting more home working opportunities once lockdown is over.
The study looked into property and construction workers’ feelings towards working from home during the pandemic, as well as their attitudes towards their environmental impact and how this has changed due to lockdown.
The research found property and construction is the eighth-most likely profession to want to continue working from home, with 55% of workers claiming they’d rather work from the comfort of their home than risk a return to the office.
So, what is it that property and construction workers enjoy most about working from home? When asked the question, 33% felt it was the lack of commute in and out of work that made them enjoy home working the most, 16% said it was being able to structure their work around their daily life and 13% claim it was due to having no office distractions.
Whatever limitations lockdown has had on Britain, the pandemic has helped alter people’s mindset towards environmental issues. In fact, two in five (40%) UK workers are considering alternative eco-friendly commutes when they can safely return to work.
The same goes for property and construction workers too. When asked why they would consider buying an electric car, 33% claimed it was because they are better for the environment, suggesting that lockdown has helped workers examine their carbon footprint and consider more eco-friendly commuting options post-lockdown.
Robert Gordon, CEO of Hitachi Capital, says: “Working from home has both its pros and cons and our research shows that it could definitely have a lasting impact on the habits of property and construction workers.
“This changing landscape provides employers with an opportunity to re-evaluate their business models. Remote working has forced everyone to rethink their working practises and opens up new opportunities for attracting and retaining the best talent from a wider pool. It could also lead to operational savings, using agile working to offset the cost of expanding office premises.”
