Staff more willing to relocate after the pandemic Published: 08 Apr 2021 The rise in remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the increased flexibility of employees, as they are now more willing to relocate for work. More than a third (37%) of UK employees said they are likely to move to a new location in the next year because they are now able to work remotely, according to new research by Microsoft. Nick Hedderman, modern work and security business group lead, Microsoft UK, told HR magazine employee willingness to relocate means employers have the opportunity to access a wider talent pool.