Lords committee launches new inquiry examining working from home in the UK and holds first evidence session

The cross-party Committee, chaired by Baroness Scott of Needham Market, will address the challenges and opportunities of remote and hybrid working for employees and employers, the impact on productivity, and any wider consequences for the UK economy and society. It will cover the extent to which these impacts vary for different employers and workers, and consider any policies the UK Government could enact in this area. The Committee expects to publish its report by the end of November 2025.

Read the full call for evidence and find out how to make a submission. The deadline for submission of written evidence is 10.00am on Friday 25 April.

Baroness Scott, Committee Chair said:

“Since the pandemic, remote and hybrid working have become increasingly important for large parts of the UK workforce, with around 40% currently estimated to work from home at least some of the time. They have also become a hot topic more recently amid calls in some quarters for workers to return to the office. We are interested in examining the effects of remote and hybrid working including wellbeing and mental health outcomes, productivity levels, and the wider impact on UK economy and society. We will also explore the issues arising for employers and workers, including for management, recruitment, retention and collaboration.

“The Committee aims to conclude with practicable and deliverable recommendations for the Government to support effective delivery of our new workforce reality, where remote and hybrid working co-exist alongside traditional site-based working.”

The inquiry will hold its first oral evidence session on Monday 10 March at 2.15pm where it will hear from two panels of witnesses in an introductory session. The session will be available to watch live or on demand at Parliament TV or attend in person in Committee Room 3, Palace of Westminster.