71% of workers say they are concerned about the health implications of returning to a shared working environment, according to the findings of a survey carried out by commercial real estate business BNP Paribas.
It found that 90% of respondents are happy to work from home at the moment.
However, when asked whether they would be happy to continue working from home in the future, just 49% said yes.
Respondents also highlighted the positive and negative aspects of working from home.
The top positives included not having to commute, an improvement in work/life balance and the monetary savings on lunch, commuting and incidental spending.
Negatives included missing social interaction with colleagues, missing colleagues' work supports, and distraction from children in the household.
Other downsides related to a lack of suitable office equipment, like printers and proper desk chairs, as well as broadband provision, and IT network connection issues.
Kenneth Rouse, Managing Director at BNP Paribas Real Estate, said the office sector now needs to look at what is best for both businesses end employees moving forward.
"Employers and landlords are considering what the new world of office work will look like and how transition can be managed to maintain safety, productivity and employee well-being," he added.
