Analysis

October 27, 2021

What do Sifted readers think of hybrid work?

After 18 months of disruption, the startup world is beginning to head back to the office. Here’s how our readers are feeling about it.


The move to hybrid working has been a “huge help to people with chronic conditions or disabilities”, said sustainability startup employee Sara, who suffers from a disability herself. “People don't bat an eye now when you say you're working from home.”

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Kai Nicol-Schwarz

Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

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