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'Lockdown' may be the word of the year, but WFH — work from home — probably comes in at a close second.

The new hybrid remote office model implemented by certain companies because of the pandemic has found favour with the majority of office employees in the past few months, according to a recent survey conducted by business communications tool Slack among office workers from the US, UK, France, Germany, Japan and Australia. But attitudes to remote working differ significantly among countries.

Which do you prefer, going into the office part-time, or working from home all week? Due to the Covid-19 pandemic this year, many organisations have been obliged to implement a new hybrid remote office model, which might mean working remotely on Mondays and Tuesdays, for instance, and going in to work for the rest of the week.

[caption id="attachment_212477" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Almost three out of four office workers worldwide approved of the hybrid remote office concept, which divides the week between working from home and the office. (Image: Anchiy / iStock)[/caption]

Almost three out of four (72 percent) of the 9032 participants in the Slack survey approved of this hybrid work concept, with only 11.6 percent wishing to return to full-time office work.

Germans are the most inclined to adopt such measures, with 77 percent of German respondents in favour of a hybrid remote office model. 74 percent of French workers polled would also agree to implement it.

Though the hybrid model appealed to the majority of respondents, the survey also showed that office workers in different countries see remote working differently. For instance, US workers prefer implementing a full-time remote policy while French employees would rather see their colleagues a few days a week.

[caption id="attachment_212478" align="alignnone" width="1024"] A hybrid remote office concept divides the week between working from home and the office. (Image: Mikey Harris/ Unsplash)[/caption]

Fourteen percent of French respondents said they valued going to the office rather than working remotely all week long, as opposed to just 8 percent of British workers polled. 13 percent of Japanese and Australian respondents would prefer to work entirely from the office, whereas only 11 percent of the US workers surveyed would.

In the US, working from home all week long seems to be the preferred solution for 16 percent of respondents, whereas only 8 percent of Japanese respondents would accept working fully remotely. Only 10 percent of German and 11 percent of French respondents approved of full-time home office policies.

The survey was conducted between June 30 and August 11, 2020 by Global WebIndex and Slack.

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Creating a home workspace with furniture that lets you flourish, and where constraints are taboo.

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Creating a home workspace with furniture that lets you flourish, and where constraints are taboo.

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Working from home has become the norm lately, with home offices forming the focal point of many a household. We take a look inside the sophisticated spaces that these Public Relations Specialists have created. Charlotte Crofts, Original Media, London Having led international consumer PR campaigns for the past 10 years and working for the likes […]

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Working from home has become the norm lately, with home offices forming the focal point of many a household. We take a look inside the sophisticated spaces that these Public Relations Specialists have created. Charlotte Crofts, Original Media, London Having led international consumer PR campaigns for the past 10 years and working for the likes […]

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Home Office: How To Upgrade Your Workspace ⇒ Read more and discover how to level up your workspace decor.

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Due to the coronavirus outbreak, for some working from home is the new normal. As such, upgrading your home office decor is a must in order to create an inspirational environment and consequently increase productivity. Below, you can find a series of interior design ideas that will be of great assistance in improvising your workspace decor-wise!

Continue reading Home Office: How To Upgrade Your Workspace at Luxxu Blog.

We are slightly over two weeks into the circuit breaker period, and if you haven’t found the time to spruce up the home office with some simple accessories, now might be the time. Not only have the measures been extended until the start of June, we’ve compiled some tips and tricks to make your days […]

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We are slightly over two weeks into the circuit breaker period, and if you haven’t found the time to spruce up the home office with some simple accessories, now might be the time. Not only have the measures been extended until the start of June, we’ve compiled some tips and tricks to make your days […]

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Working from home has fast become the norm for many professionals in Hong Kong and while some individuals have found it easy to adapt, others have found it difficult to stay motivated, let alone productive.

Lack of communication, a plethora of distractions, and even loneliness can affect the way you work remotely. It is therefore worthwhile to set up a functional yet creative space at home that will in turn, improve your head space too. Ahead, we've gathered seven luxury items that will enhance a home office situation into one that inspires productivity, and make working from home work for you.

Smythson Textured-Leather Notebooks

Made by British leather goods company Smythson, this menagerie of six pocket-sized journals are perfect for noting down your thoughts the traditional way. The full set of luxury notebooks, bound in three different colours of textured leather featuring paper with gilded edges, comes in a stamped presentation box that will look great on any desk or bookshelf.

Smythson at www.net-a-porter.com

Scribe Desk by Molten & C

This desk, by Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola, displays the synthesis of form and function beautifully. It's a luxury piece of furniture that will add clean lines and style while also supporting your office needs. A lateral drawer, book support and side pocket in leather are all sturdy features for an office desk which in this case, still manages to convey a sense of lightness in its design.

Molten & C | Dada Flagship Store, Shop 202, 2/F Harbour Centre, 25 Harbour Road, Wan Chai; +852 3619 1750

Lexington Bookcase by Sonder Living at Indigo

A filled bookcase can often feel a little bulky and burdensome in a room. Instead, place something that allows light to come through like this Lexington bookcase. The geometric frame is made in steel square and finished in satin brass while shelving is crafted in delicate églomisé glass -- a perfect blend of contemporary design and classic style.

Sonder Living at Indigo Living, 2/F Horizon Plaza, 2 Lee Wing Street, Ap Lei Chau; +852 2799 5878

Armani/Casa Nema Floor Lamp

It's no secret that good lighting can boost creativity. A warm, low to mid light is ideal for a workspace and this Nema floor lamp by Armani/Casa equips you with all of that. Plus, it holds itself in a room as a distinctive interior design piece. Made in Italy, this limited edition floor lamp features geometrics lines inspired by the idea of folded paper. Its golden metal structure embraces slabs of pearlescent Selenite stone, which also work as a natural light diffuser.

www.armani.com/casa

Hermès Horsecut Paperweight

Say goodbye to papers in disarray with this simplified horse shape paperweight by Hermès. The playful shape adds a touch of fun modernity to any office, while the hand painted lacquered wood -- with a vibrant colour block palette -- is one that even the great Dutch painter, Piet Mondrian, would appreciate.

www.hermes.com/hk 

Tom Dixon Scoop High Back Chair

A great office chair is one that supports you while you work, and -- for want of a better expression -- sits pretty. The Scoop chairs by Tom Dixon were designed to be generously proportioned and comfortable but also have visual impact. Crafted in new foam moulded curves, the chairs are ergonomically designed to support the body and can be made to order in a variety of colours and materials.

Tom Dixon Hong Kong, 52 Hollywood Road, Central; +852 2882 2068

André Fu Living Leather Tray

The Hong Kong architect and designer's eponymous homeware brand, André Fu Living, features a collection of decorative accessories that aim to add a calm simplicity to your interior. This pale blue knotted leather tray was modelled after modern architecture and offers a clean and simple silhouette. All the while keeping the office tidy.

André Fu Living at Lane Crawford Flagship Store, IFC Mall, Podium 3, 8 Finance Street, Central; +852 2118 2288

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Luxury office furniture is a great addition to your office for Fall 2019! Whether a home office, corporate office or study space, the design can make all the difference!

After a well-deserved vacation getting back to work is never easy. However, with these new stylish office furniture designs getting back to school or work will be very exciting! (If you’re still looking for ideas on where to go check our travel section.)

Perfect for all types of offices, both home and commercial and for both students and professionals, the designs are classic yet modern, and simples yet very glam!

Continue reading Luxury Office Furniture For Fall 2019 at Luxxu Blog.

If you're going to be doing work from home, you may as well do it in style.

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