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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Joanna Partridge

Half of UK professionals might quit if ordered back to the office full time, poll shows

Commuters crossing London Bridge.
The cost of commuting was the top factor affecting a decision on returning to office more regularly, according to 73% of professionals surveyed. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Nearly half of professionals would consider quitting if their employer forced them back to the office on a full-time basis, according to a new poll that suggests strife ahead amid a spate of companies issuing return-to-office mandates.

While overall 48% of workers surveyed said they would consider handing in their notice over the requirement for full-time office attendance, female workers would be more likely to do this (58%) compared with men (42%).

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