Slack has released new research highlighting the need for hybrid working in today’s climate.

The study breaks down how UK workers feel about the cost-of-living crisis, why businesses need to operate in a digital-first way, and how virtual and in-person office etiquette has changed.

Over 1,000 UK office workers took part in the survey, which revealed that 73% believe hybrid working is here to stay, with 53% thinking businesses should operate on a digital-first approach.

Of those who took part, 74% said that a digital HQ is a fundamental aspect of making hybrid work a success, with 73% agreeing that digital HQs could give a business a competitive edge.

Chris Mills, Head of Customer Success, EMEA, at Slack, commented: “The digital HQ for Slack is a digital place where work happens by connecting teams, tools, customers and partners altogether on one platform.

“It acts as an online space without silos, where employees and partners can share knowledge, culture and identity.

“The pandemic has caused us to invert the digital and physical spaces, now the physical space will supplement the digital going forward and that’s why a digital HQ is ever so important.”

The survey found that over three in five workers would likely start looking for a new job if hybrid or remote working was not offered to them.

Of those surveyed, 70% believe hybrid working has helped with the cost-of-living crisis due to less money being spent on transport and lunches.

Slack’s research also mirrored the growing popularity in the UK for introducing a four-day working week, as 86% told the collaboration firm they would prefer to work more hours in fewer days.

Chris Mills added: “The way we work has changed, and we are never going back. That’s why all businesses should be introducing and prioritising a digital HQ.

“Auto Trader UK is a great example. To supplement its office redesign and truly work hybridly, Auto Trader UK is using Slack as its digital HQ to keep everyone connected and to improve its service reliability to ship quality code faster.

“Similarly, the Department for Education uses Slack in an innovative way to respond to service incidents.

“Companies that embrace a digital HQ and create an environment where culture can thrive for all employees are best placed to retain talent and thrive in 2022 and beyond.”

Slack announced last week that its subscription fees would rise for the first time since the platform launched in 2014.

The company says the increase will only affect users on the Pro subscription package and will come into effect on September 1.

 

 



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