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Published: 11 May 2021 More than a quarter (26%) of UK businesses are set to either close, downsize or consolidate their offices in the coming months. As companies plan to move to hybrid working models post-pandemic, office spaces won’t be used as they once were. More than half (53%) of businesses plan to offer more flexible or remote working policies, while 30% expect employees in the office between one and three days per week, according to new research by HR tech firm Applaud. Yet only 14% of employers said they were not expecting staff to return to the office at all post-pandemic. Nicky Hoyland, CEO of employee experience platform Huler, said when implemented correctly, hybrid working provides employees with increased flexibility and can lead to a happier, healthier workforce. ....