Half of advisers expect to work from home after Covid-19 - PFS

Social media poll

Sophie King
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Nearly half (46%) of financial advisers expect to partially work remotely after government Covid-19 pandemic restrictions are eased, according to a survey from the Personal Finance Society (PFS).

The poll carried out on social media, which unscientifically surveyed 771 people on social media, more than half think they will stay in home offices for two to three days a week after restrictions are lifted.  The professional body also found that only 17% expect to spend the bulk of their week in the office with no more than one day a week working remotely. Nearly a quarter (23%) said they still intend to stay away from the office for the bulk of the working week (three to four days a week), even when government guidance changes to encourage people to back into offices.  The surv...

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