Source · Select Committees · Work and Pensions Committee
Recommendation 11
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Changes in the world of work will affect some groups of people more significantly than...
Conclusion
Changes in the world of work will affect some groups of people more significantly than others. We heard that automation has the potential to exacerbate existing inequalities—but that does not have to be the case.
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Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government
Not Addressed
Data from the ONS shows that, among organisations for whom remote working is possible, most businesses and individuals expect to move to ‘hybrid’ working models on a more a permanent basis. That is why the Flexible Working Taskforce will initially focus its attention on this type of flexible working. ONS research suggests that many disabled people have found the experience of working from home to be positive during the pandemic. While fewer disabled people than non-disabled people stated finding working from home difficult, (11 per cent for disabled and 21 per cent for non-disabled)1 working from home is not suitable for everyone. The National Disability Strategy commits to progressing commitments on flexible working and the introduction of a new leave entitlement for unpaid carers, as well as introducing a ‘Disability at Work’ advice hub in partnership with Acas.