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In the UK advertising sector, there appears to be a smoother transition back toward a hybrid working model. The spirit of collaboration and creativity thrives on in-person interactions, but there is a strong sentiment that employees should not be tethered to the office for five days a week. Flexibility has become key, as many workers find themselves more productive when granted the discretion to choose their own work environment.
However, absenteeism has risen more sharply in the US and Canada, attributed possibly to longer commutes and greater geographical dispersion. In contrast, the UK maintains a compact work culture where distances from the office remain manageable, encouraging a level of physical presence even in a hybrid paradigm.