Over a third of office workers ’hybrid misfits’

Over a third of office staff are working away from home for more days than they would like, according to new research from the University. Some 39% of office workers are so-called hybrid "misfits" and don't have the right balance of home and office working, the survey funded by the Economic and Social Research Council found. The researchers discovered that workers who were in the office more often than they wanted to be were more likely to want to change jobs, have lower job satisfaction and have worse work-life balance. Spending more time than you ideally want in the office appears detrimental, but there is no universal sweet spot. Dr Matthew Davis, Associate Professor, Leeds University Business School Whilst businesses continue to struggle to persuade workers to return to the office and stomach the increasing commute costs, the research shows that office working is beneficial for hybrid workers. The report's lead author, Dr Matthew Davis, an associate professor with Leeds University Business School , said: "Unfortunately, there is no clear answer to 'How many days should I come to the office'' Spending more time than you ideally want in the office appears detrimental, but there is no universal sweet spot. "The number of days should be determined based on job role, business requirements and employee preferences, giving choice and control to the individual where possible." Job satisfaction.