Nearly half UK professionals shun commute due to fuel cost

Almost half of UK professionals are planning to go to the office less due to record petrol prices, according to research released today.

CV-Library, one of the UK’s independent job boards, surveyed more than 3,000 people and claim 42% of white collar workers plan to work from home purely because of recent fuel hikes.

The news comes as the price at the pumps reaches record levels – which is also being compounded by the fact energy bills are reported to be rising 14 times faster than wages this year.

The research is also significant as it comes less than a month after the Government lifted restrictions in the UK and workers were told to go back to work, prompting hope from many employers that office life was about to return to some kind of normality.

Lee Biggins, CEO of CV-Library, said:“The results highlight the deep and significant impact on UK professionals and the wider economy.

“The pandemic created a fundamental shift in UK working practices and remote working has become a permanent and effective solution for many businesses.

“With petrol prices at a record high, it is understandable that UK professionals are choosing to work from home, where possible. Businesses are also feeling the pressure of rising costs and employers need to strike the right balance in accommodating staff in these challenging times.”