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Hybrid working cuts emissions and saves businesses costs: IWG

It has potential to promote broader sustainability benefits, encourage equality and healthier lifestyles

Michelle Quah

Published Thu, Dec 2, 2021 · 05:50 AM

Climate change

Singapore

THE global Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the world's shift to a hybrid working model - a transformation that is expected to save not just the environment but also money for businesses, while imparting a host of benefits to employees that might lead to a more engaged workforce.

"Hybrid working saves money and we can expect an employer in Asia to save at least US$11,000 (S$15,005) yearly for every employee who works remotely half of the time," said Darren Rogers, country manager for IWG in Singapore, in an interview with The Business Times.

"(It also) has the potential to pro…