Hybrid working in decline as Irish employers push staff back to the office

Recruiters report a sharp decline in hybrid roles as employers prioritise on-site work, despite workers’ growing preference for flexibility

Speaking to the ‘Business Post’s’ Economic Outlook Forum, billionaire Denis O’Brien sharply criticised remote/hybrid working, saying it was a ‘mistake’ and the practice was also an impediment to learning, problem solving, and improvement of outcomes. Picture: Jacqueline Charles/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images

REMOTE and hybrid working opportunities, seen as a hiring necessity five years ago, are being rolled back, with recruiters saying there is a growing demand from companies for prospective employees to be on site. This is despite the importance of flexibility to employees.

The pushback against working from home has been growing for several years and many multinationals have demanded that their staff be in the office more often.