Fridays Become Popular Office Day As Remote Work Declines For Young Australians
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More Australians are returning to the office, with Fridays becoming one of the most popular commute days.
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On average, workers spent 21% (1-2 days) of the work week at home in September, down 6% from March.
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52% worked from home on Thursdays, 55% on Fridays, showing the end of the week is less popular for WFH.
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Young and junior staff are driving the office return, wanting in-person interactions and social activities, especially on Fridays.
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Melbourne had the highest work-from-home rate (2.06 days/week), likely due to its long COVID lockdowns.