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Over the last few weeks, many organisations have signalled a shift towards more flexible working patterns following the coronavirus crisis. The latest to join this increasing list is the multinational oil and gas firm BP, who has told 25,000 office-based staff that they will be asked to work from home for two days a week post-pandemic. The Guardian reported that this new “hybrid” work model – which was communicated to staff last month – is said to affect 25,000 BP staff, with 6,000 in the UK. The 60:40 split between the office and homeworking is expected to take effect from this summer as coronavirus restrictions start to ease. Read more Kellogg’s & Penguin have offered most DESIRED work perk – what is it? The firm hopes that this mix of at-home and in-office working will give staff and teams a more “flexible, engaging and dynamic” way of working. The overhaul to working patterns is reportedly part of a huge modernisation initiative for the firm under Chief Executive Bernard Looney. Last year, the Guardian reported on BP’s plans to reduce its working spaces by embracing remote working and flexible workplace layouts in light of the pandemic and staff cuts. Why BP
