Work-from-home rates fall but skill shortages may delay full return to Australian offices

Staff may be eager to come back to workplaces out of concern about career progression, expert says

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The number of people regularly working from home has declined – but remains higher than pre-pandemic levels – as many bosses force a staggered return to the office.

Some workplace experts believe the rate may hold steady in 2024, due to ongoing demand for better work-life balance and a skills shortage in some industries that may give workers more negotiating power.

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