House of Lords Home-based Working Committee
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News & information from the House of Lords committee on home-based working. Produced by staff on behalf of the committee.
Is UK management able to navigate the new world of remote and hybrid work? Find out more in our new report, ‘Is Working from Home Working?’ ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/home-based-w...
November 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Is UK management able to navigate the new world of remote and hybrid work? Find out more in our new report, ‘Is Working from Home Working?’ ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/home-based-w...
Could hybrid working be an ideal compromise between fully remote and in-person work? Find out more in our new report, ‘Is Working from Home Working?’ ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/home-based-w...
November 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Could hybrid working be an ideal compromise between fully remote and in-person work? Find out more in our new report, ‘Is Working from Home Working?’ ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/home-based-w...
How does working from home affect productivity? Find out more in our new report, ‘Is Working from Home Working?’
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November 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
How does working from home affect productivity? Find out more in our new report, ‘Is Working from Home Working?’
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✍ Our Chair Baroness Scott of Needham Market wrote about our findings on #WFH for The House Magazine.
#HouseofLords #workingfromhome #remoteworking #hybridworking
📜 Read her op-ed here: www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
📕 Read the full report here: committees.parliament.uk/committee/77...
#HouseofLords #workingfromhome #remoteworking #hybridworking
📜 Read her op-ed here: www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
📕 Read the full report here: committees.parliament.uk/committee/77...
November 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
✍ Our Chair Baroness Scott of Needham Market wrote about our findings on #WFH for The House Magazine.
#HouseofLords #workingfromhome #remoteworking #hybridworking
📜 Read her op-ed here: www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
📕 Read the full report here: committees.parliament.uk/committee/77...
#HouseofLords #workingfromhome #remoteworking #hybridworking
📜 Read her op-ed here: www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
📕 Read the full report here: committees.parliament.uk/committee/77...
6/6 You can read more of our findings in our newly-published report, ‘Is Working from Home Working?’
publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld5901/ld...
Watch our video below:
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Watch our video below:
November 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
6/6 You can read more of our findings in our newly-published report, ‘Is Working from Home Working?’
publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld5901/ld...
Watch our video below:
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Watch our video below:
How have remote and hybrid working affected the UK’s working landscape? Here’s some of our findings below: 👇
November 13, 2025 at 12:20 PM
How have remote and hybrid working affected the UK’s working landscape? Here’s some of our findings below: 👇
🚨 5 years on from when the COVID-19 pandemic confined many to their homes, how has remote working changed the UK workplace, and what is its future?
We are publishing our report tomorrow at 00.05 #WFH
We are publishing our report tomorrow at 00.05 #WFH
November 12, 2025 at 10:36 AM
🚨 5 years on from when the COVID-19 pandemic confined many to their homes, how has remote working changed the UK workplace, and what is its future?
We are publishing our report tomorrow at 00.05 #WFH
We are publishing our report tomorrow at 00.05 #WFH
Can employers use changes in pay and bonuses as an incentive to get workers back to the office?
Stephen Ratcliffe of Baker McKenzie gave us his take on 30 June, which you can see below:
Stephen Ratcliffe of Baker McKenzie gave us his take on 30 June, which you can see below:
October 22, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Can employers use changes in pay and bonuses as an incentive to get workers back to the office?
Stephen Ratcliffe of Baker McKenzie gave us his take on 30 June, which you can see below:
Stephen Ratcliffe of Baker McKenzie gave us his take on 30 June, which you can see below:
What responsibilities do employers have towards home workers?
Tania Goodman of @Collyer_Bristow described some notable examples to us on 30 June. Hear her views below:
Tania Goodman of @Collyer_Bristow described some notable examples to us on 30 June. Hear her views below:
October 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
What responsibilities do employers have towards home workers?
Tania Goodman of @Collyer_Bristow described some notable examples to us on 30 June. Hear her views below:
Tania Goodman of @Collyer_Bristow described some notable examples to us on 30 June. Hear her views below:
We asked Prof Carl Frey @carlbfrey.bsky.social on 30 June about the interaction between generative AI and remote working. Hear what he said below:
October 9, 2025 at 8:40 AM
We asked Prof Carl Frey @carlbfrey.bsky.social on 30 June about the interaction between generative AI and remote working. Hear what he said below:
What impact has hybrid and remote working had on how businesses use office space and on team connectivity and collaboration? Hear what Tim Creswick of Vorboss had to say on 23 June below:
October 2, 2025 at 12:27 PM
What impact has hybrid and remote working had on how businesses use office space and on team connectivity and collaboration? Hear what Tim Creswick of Vorboss had to say on 23 June below:
What can companies do to address the risk of feelings of isolation among home workers? Hear Drew Smith of Zoom's take on it in this clip:
September 9, 2025 at 8:13 AM
What can companies do to address the risk of feelings of isolation among home workers? Hear Drew Smith of Zoom's take on it in this clip:
💻 A delegation of Committee Members and staff visited Zoom on Tuesday (2 Sep). We heard about how Zoom has designed its office space, its technology and its office attendance policies in order to support effective hybrid working.
🙏 Thank you to Zoom for hosting us!
🙏 Thank you to Zoom for hosting us!
September 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM
💻 A delegation of Committee Members and staff visited Zoom on Tuesday (2 Sep). We heard about how Zoom has designed its office space, its technology and its office attendance policies in order to support effective hybrid working.
🙏 Thank you to Zoom for hosting us!
🙏 Thank you to Zoom for hosting us!
What has home working done for recruitment and retention, and how can companies adapt? Stephen Noakes of Nationwide gave us his view on 9 June, below:
September 1, 2025 at 12:32 PM
What has home working done for recruitment and retention, and how can companies adapt? Stephen Noakes of Nationwide gave us his view on 9 June, below:
How has home working affected the job market? Verity Davidge of MakeUK told the Committee what the manufacturing sector is experiencing on 9 June. You can hear her speak below:
August 26, 2025 at 10:21 AM
How has home working affected the job market? Verity Davidge of MakeUK told the Committee what the manufacturing sector is experiencing on 9 June. You can hear her speak below:
What are the potential downsides of working remotely?
We heard from Dr Emma Harrington on 19 May. See what she said below.
We heard from Dr Emma Harrington on 19 May. See what she said below.
August 18, 2025 at 9:20 AM
What are the potential downsides of working remotely?
We heard from Dr Emma Harrington on 19 May. See what she said below.
We heard from Dr Emma Harrington on 19 May. See what she said below.
On 14 July we asked the Minister Justin Madders MP the Government's stance on the "right to disconnect" out of working hours. Here's what he told the Committee:
August 13, 2025 at 11:06 AM
On 14 July we asked the Minister Justin Madders MP the Government's stance on the "right to disconnect" out of working hours. Here's what he told the Committee:
On 13 May, Prof Nick Bloom, @nickbloom.bsky.social, Professor of Economics, Stanford University told the @HLHomeWorking Committee about his research on how home working has affected 👨💼 staff retention rates. View the clip below 👇
July 23, 2025 at 11:19 AM
On 13 May, Prof Nick Bloom, @nickbloom.bsky.social, Professor of Economics, Stanford University told the @HLHomeWorking Committee about his research on how home working has affected 👨💼 staff retention rates. View the clip below 👇
How has home working impacted commuting demand and rail revenue?
On 8 May, David Harding shared 🚄 Network Rail’s analysis with the @HLHomeWorking Committee
Here's what he told us 👇
On 8 May, David Harding shared 🚄 Network Rail’s analysis with the @HLHomeWorking Committee
Here's what he told us 👇
July 16, 2025 at 12:49 PM
How has home working impacted commuting demand and rail revenue?
On 8 May, David Harding shared 🚄 Network Rail’s analysis with the @HLHomeWorking Committee
Here's what he told us 👇
On 8 May, David Harding shared 🚄 Network Rail’s analysis with the @HLHomeWorking Committee
Here's what he told us 👇
🗣️ We asked Paul Swinney, @paulswinney.bsky.social, @centreforcities.bsky.social on 8 May about the impact of home working on 🏙️ towns and cities. Watch the clip below 👇
July 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🗣️ We asked Paul Swinney, @paulswinney.bsky.social, @centreforcities.bsky.social on 8 May about the impact of home working on 🏙️ towns and cities. Watch the clip below 👇
🗣️On 31 March we asked Pippa Stacey of Astriid about the advantages of home working for people with energy-limiting conditions. Here's what she had to say. 👇
July 2, 2025 at 11:55 AM
🗣️On 31 March we asked Pippa Stacey of Astriid about the advantages of home working for people with energy-limiting conditions. Here's what she had to say. 👇
🤔 We asked Amy Price of Public First on 10 March about employer and worker attitudes to productivity when working from home. Watch the clip below 👇
April 2, 2025 at 11:48 AM
🤔 We asked Amy Price of Public First on 10 March about employer and worker attitudes to productivity when working from home. Watch the clip below 👇
🗣️ On 10 March we asked Prof Jesse Matheson @sheffielduni.bsky.social of Sheffield University about the impact of home-based working on city centres, including crime. Here's what he had to say. 👇
April 2, 2025 at 10:18 AM
🗣️ On 10 March we asked Prof Jesse Matheson @sheffielduni.bsky.social of Sheffield University about the impact of home-based working on city centres, including crime. Here's what he had to say. 👇
Don't forget, our call for written submissions is open!
📅 You have until 5pm on 25 April to send us your views.
Take part here: committees.parliament.uk/committee/77...
📅 You have until 5pm on 25 April to send us your views.
Take part here: committees.parliament.uk/committee/77...
March 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Don't forget, our call for written submissions is open!
📅 You have until 5pm on 25 April to send us your views.
Take part here: committees.parliament.uk/committee/77...
📅 You have until 5pm on 25 April to send us your views.
Take part here: committees.parliament.uk/committee/77...
Then at 3.20pm we'll examine the challenges and opportunities of home-based working with:
- Amy Butterworth, @timewise.bsky.social
- Dr Jess Elmore, @learnworkuk.bsky.social
- Amy Price, Public First
#homeworking
- Amy Butterworth, @timewise.bsky.social
- Dr Jess Elmore, @learnworkuk.bsky.social
- Amy Price, Public First
#homeworking
March 7, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Then at 3.20pm we'll examine the challenges and opportunities of home-based working with:
- Amy Butterworth, @timewise.bsky.social
- Dr Jess Elmore, @learnworkuk.bsky.social
- Amy Price, Public First
#homeworking
- Amy Butterworth, @timewise.bsky.social
- Dr Jess Elmore, @learnworkuk.bsky.social
- Amy Price, Public First
#homeworking