Fear of being ordered back to office affecting UK staff wellbeing, poll finds

<p>Exclusive: More than a third of employees surveyed say stories about firms hardening stance have had impact</p><p>A fear of being ordered back to the office is having an impact on workers’ wellbeing, according to a poll, after a string of companies issued <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/nov/09/in-no-great-rush-to-get-back-to-the-office-uk-home-workers-may-not-have-a-choice">return-to-office mandates</a>.</p><p>More than a third (38%) of workers surveyed said recent news stories about companies hardening their stance on office attendance had negatively affected their wellbeing, highlighting the tug-of-war between employers and their employees.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jul/15/fear-of-being-ordered-back-to-office-affecting-uk-staff-wellbeing-poll-finds">Continue reading...</a>