Hybrid workers take more exercise, get more sleep and eat healthier, according to a study conducted by IWG, a workspace provider.
A poll of 2,000 people who have become hybrid workers since the pandemic — meaning they spend only part of their week commuting into a city-centre office — found that they now had more time for fitness, cooking from scratch and sleep.
Dr Sara Kayat, an NHS GP, said: “There is no doubt that hybrid working has facilitated some major health benefits. A balanced diet, physical activity and good quality sleep are the bedrocks of a healthy lifestyle.”
The survey comes amid a government push to encourage employers to take more responsibility for the health of their workforce. The budget is expected to include