FEATURE : PRIORITIES FOR 2024
Is hybrid working a thing of the past ?
Hybrid working divided opinion in 2023 , raising the question of whether it will remain a priority for 2024 . Boards want people to head back to the office ; therefore , it is predicted that hybrid working may start becoming a thing of the past . KPMG ’ s CEO Outlook survey reported that 64 % of leaders predicted a full return to the office by 2026 , due to increased opportunities to build relationships with colleagues and efficacy in learning . have changed their careers , as well as 2 million leaving their jobs last year due to a lack of flexibility in the workplace .
When it comes to tech talent , remote working gives them the flexibility that many desire , so hybrid working remains a favourable option , reaping the benefits of both office and home life .
Matt Smith , Managing Director of Technology Transformation and CIO practice for Investigo and InX , part of The IN Group
However , according to The IN Group ’ s recent research , 93 % of employers are still offering remote or hybrid working practices despite boards wanting people to head to the office . This way of working is supported by research from CIPD that found that 4 million people
Tackling data is a top priority
As technology is becoming increasingly sophisticated , it is much easier to obtain and analyse data – supported by the rise of AI . As a result , there is an
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