It’s Official, 3 Days In the Office Is The New Norm: What Do You Need to Know About The New RTO Policy?
The latest Future of Work chat is around companies RTO (return to office) policy announcements and if you’re trying to crack the code on this, we’ve got some solid intel to share, and an easier way to support your team.
With major employers like HSBC, Barclays, Amazon, JPMorgan, and Starbucks tightening RTO policies, many teams now must be in the office more, often three to five days a week. Yet, employee engagement data shows 3 days in the office is the sweet spot, and exactly where FlowSpace comes in, giving flexibility over rigidity.
💼 UK Hybrid Work Snapshot: What’s Really Happening?
✔ The 3-day office model is now the UK’s hybrid standard
✔ Employers and employees agree: it balances productivity + flexibility
✔ FlowSpace gives you the freedom to scale workspace up or down, anytime
The most common hybrid working pattern in the UK is now officially: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote.
➡ Here’s why:
- According to UK Parliament Committees CIPD, 42% of UK employers with formal policies now require three days a week in the office.
- The 3‑days-in-office model is now the benchmark hybrid pattern in the UK’s knowledge-based sectors.
- Employers favour this as a balance: it maintains in-person collaboration while offering remote flexibility.
- Employee sentiment supposedly mirrors this, with many finding the 3/2 split aligns with productivity and well-being.
- Two-day mandates also exist but are less common; four or five days in-office are primarily seen in rigid or policy-heavy organisations.
- In real-life practice? Around 1 in 4 companies already follow the 3-day model.
The reasoning behind this: collaboration, culture building and keeping burn out at bay.
Saying this, with the current economic climate, companies are also restructuring and downsizing their HQ offices or returning to remote first. No one company is the same, and why flexibility and option is so prevalent.
💡 Where FlowSpace Comes In
Picture this, you’d like a full time office, big enough to fit the entire team in but there’s little to none meeting room spaces available.
Solution: whether your team’s in-office 3 days, 2 days, or just once a week, FlowSpace makes it easy to support your setup. We’ll do a full office search based on your needs, for additional overflow or meeting room needs, On-Demand Desks & Meeting Rooms for ad hoc bookings.
Picture this: You’re remote first though want the team to meet once a week centrally in London to work together.
Solution: FlowSpace’s On-Demand Desks & Meeting Rooms platform, giving access to 1000s of workspaces across the UK and EMEA.
✨ For On-Demand Customers
Need a hot desk for the day or a space to meet the team midweek? Book desks and meeting rooms on demand, wherever work takes you.
Now available across the UK and Europe so you can stay productive — from London to Lisbon to Los Angeles.
📍Flexibility when you need it. No long-term commitment required. Competitive market rates!
🏢 For Companies Looking for an Office
Shifting to a hybrid model, outgrowing your current setup or downsizing? We’ll help you find the perfect office — whether it’s a full-time HQ or a flexible 3-day-a-week base.
We’re now offering office search across the UK, Europe, and the USA, tailored to your team size, work style, vibe and budget.
💬 Tell us about your dreamy office – we’ll do the rest.
For Companies Looking for Event Venues
We’ve helped companies like Apple, Figma and Gumtree this year with their event venues in the UK, Germany to Amsterdam. Event teams are busy planning the day, let us help with finding you the perfect space to host everyone.
We’ve got you covered in:
🏢 On-Demand Desks & Meeting Rooms
Book workspace by the hour, half day or full day, in the locations your team actually wants to be. Check where your colleagues are working from during the week and join them for the day.
🌐 Private Offices for Teams
Need a home base for your 3-day rhythm? We’ve got flexible office spaces ready when you are.
🎉 Event Spaces for Offsites & Conferences
Planning a quarterly offsite or leadership retreat? We’ll help you find the perfect venue, no stress. We’ve helped Gumtree. Apple to Figma this year!
Ready to power your hybrid strategy with FlowSpace?
Whether it’s desks, offices, or offsites — we’ve got you covered.