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  • A new survey looks at attitudes towards home working in the United Kingdom.
  • The majority of those survey would like to continue to work remotely for at least some of the week.
  • This will present challenges for employees and employers alike.

One potentially long-term consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic is the new normal of working from home (WFH) – and its effects are not the same across all workplaces (Adam-Prassl et al. 2020). Using a new online survey, we collect data from a randomly selected sample of 5,000 UK working adults within four age brackets of 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-65, during January and February 2021. All participants had earnings more than £10,000 per year, to screen out part-time workers.

Figure 1 shows that 52% of respondents are currently WFH. Only 31% of the respondents were working on business premises, while 17% of respondents were not working. Thus, a larger proportion of people are WFH during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to those working on business premises, and as others have discovered WFH has buffered the impact of COVID-19 (Adam-Prassl et al. 2020).

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This is a slightly higher figure than data from the Decision Maker Panel, which indicated about 41% WFH in this period. Partly this reflects the impact of the second lockdown and partly we may be sampling more workers from occupations with a higher share of tasks that can be done from home (Bartik et al. 2020, Dingel and Neiman 2020).

Figure 1 How often do you work from home (February 2021)?

a graph showing how many people work from home, compared to those who do not work or work on business premises

Notes: Data are from two surveys of 4,809 UK residents, that Prolific carried out in January and February 2021 on behalf of the University of Nottingham and Stanford University. We reweighted the sample of respondents to match the Labour Force Survey figures by age, gender, and education.

Furthermore, we asked the respondents the following question “After COVID, in 2022 and later, how often would you like to have paid workdays at home?”. Figure 2 shows the percentage of respondents that would prefer to have paid workdays while working remotely after the pandemic. From the figure, approximately 20% would like to work remotely at the polar extremes – none or all working days – and about the same proportion would settle on two or three days per week. Fewer want to have one day at home or at work.

Figure 2 In 2022, how often would you like to have paid workdays at home?

a graph showing how often respondents would like to have paid workdays at home

So, post COVID, British employees want to retain WFH for about two days a week, but there is a huge variation in preferences. This is going to cause headaches for employers – do they let employees choose how many days to WFH but have meeting and events with mixed-mode, which is known to be hard. Worse still those WFH may end up suffering long-run in terms of promotions, which would be a major issue for diversity if certain demographics, like women with young kids, opt to WFH more and miss out on promotions. Or instead do firms force all employees to choose to WFH for 2 days a week, which is about the middle point in preferences, overriding individual preferences? Managers are going to face these tricky issues as we return to offices.

According to Barrero et al. (2020b) using US data, the stigma of WFH has diminished since the pandemic began. To shed light on the stigma associated with WFH for UK residents, we ask the following question in our survey: “Since the COVID pandemic began, how have perceptions about working from home changed among people you know?” Figure 3 shows that 40% of the respondents in the UK reported substantially improved perceptions about WFH and 17% respondents reported hugely improved perceptions. Only a small percentage of 16% showed no change in their perceptions on remote working. Thus, from these results, we find that a total of 76% of the respondents have reported an improvement in the perceptions associated with WFH in the UK, consequently proving that the stigma related to remote working has diminished. Perception may also pick up the perceived costs or benefits of WFH relative to preconceived ideas, and in this respect WFH turned out to be better than expected.

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Figure 3 How have your perceptions about working from home changed?

a graph showing how respondents' perceptions of working from home have changed

The impact of WFH on employees’ productivity

Figure 4 shows that while there is a spread of opinions on this, on average employees consider they are about 2% more efficient when working from home. Certainly, there is no evidence that WFH is substantially less efficient, the big fear before the pandemic. As such this ability to work from home during the pandemic has been critical to keep the economy running while reducing infection rates.

This combination of employee desire to WFH shown in Figure 3 and the positive productivity impact in Figure 4 has led firms to consider hybrid models of working in which staff split their time between the office and home (Financial Times, 28 February). Staff surveys by major firms such as PwC, Lloyds, Barclays, BT, Aon, and Virgin Media suggest UK staff prefer a hybrid rather than a full return to the office. Three quarters of medium sized firms are cutting back on office space and letting their spare offices according to a survey of 405 executives (Financial Times, 4 March). Office construction has fallen from 4.32m sq ft to 3.61m sq ft year on year, and vacancies have risen. Hence, we conclude this surge in WFH is here to stay.

Figure 4 How has your productivity when working from home turned out?

a graph showing the extent to which respondents' productivity has changed in lockdown

This rise in WFH looks like it will generate a long-run benefit to employees in terms of a valuable perk. As shown in Figure 5 a large proportion of respondents felt positive about the prospect of WFH after the pandemic, with the average employee reporting that WFH for 2 days a week was a perk equivalent to about 6% of earnings. As such this shift to working may be one of the few upsides of the pandemic. However, this will also increase inequality, since higher earning employees are more likely to get to WFH post-pandemic.

Figure 5 After COVID, how would you feel about working from home two or three days a week?

a graph showing how respondents feel about working from home after COVID-19

Figure 6 shows the views of the respondents on social distancing after a vaccine is widely available. In our survey of UK employees only 19 per cent reported they would fully return to all pre-COVID activities, highlighting how long the impact of COVID will be on individuals attitudes, with over 80% reporting issues with crowded tube trains and lifts.

Figure 6 Views on social distancing if a COVID vaccine is approved

a graph to show respondents' views on social distancing if a COVID-19 vaccine is approved

Even though in the UK some uncertainty remains over the timeline of the returning to workplaces, it seems certain that many workers will continue to work from home long after the end of the pandemic.

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18 Working From Home Statistics and Trends in the UK: 2024 Update

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Working from home has become prevalent in the UK since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. People transitioned to sitting in their home offices as a precautionary measure against the virus. The situation was the same in almost every part of the world.

Recently, we saw an emerging trend among UK employees called “hybrid working,” which divides the work between the physical office and home. So, what is the current work-from-home situation in the UK after the pandemic? Are people returning to offices, or is the number of work-from-home employees increasing? Is the future bright for hybrid working?

Below, we discuss 18 working-from-home statistics and trends in the UK with sections for during, after, and futuristic pandemic-related situations.

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Working From Home During the Pandemic in the UK

Working from home after the pandemic, the future of working from home, productivity of work-from-home employees, mental health of work-from-home employees, the 18 working from home statistics.

  • As of April 2020, around 50% of people in the UK were working from home.
  • In a 2020 survey, 40% of respondents had positive perceptions about working from home.
  • In a 2020 survey, 50 of the largest employers in the UK reported that they’re not planning to return to full-time in-house sitting anytime soon.
  • A 2021 survey reported 21% of participants never wanted to work from home in 2022.
  • People aged 16 to 24 favored working from the office full time in 2020.
  • 85% of employees working from home in 2021 wanted a hybrid model to work in the future.
  • From April to May 2022, 38% of employees making £40,000 or more and 32% earning between £30,000 and £40,000 were working hybrid.
  • 78% of employees in the UK working from home reported an improved work-life balance.
  • In 2020 and 2021, more than 3 million people claimed to work from home tax relief.
  • 59% of employees in the UK prefer to work in a hybrid model in the future.
  • Post-pandemic, workers in the UK are going to the office only 1.4 days per week on average.
  • In 2022, 14% of employees will work from home, while 24% will work both from home and the office.
  • In 2020, around 41% of employees working from home said their productivity remained the same before and after the pandemic.
  • In 2020, about 65.5% of employees whose productivity increased with working from home wanted to work at home in the future.
  • In 2020, 30% of employees in the UK worked more hours at home than from the office.
  • In 2021, 81% of young workers feared isolation with the complete work-from-home model.
  • Almost 30% of organizations in the UK introduced resources to support their employee’s mental and physical well-being when working from home.
  • 60% of UK employees felt less connected to their colleagues due to working from home.

1. As of April 2020, around 50% of people in the UK were working from home.

(Office for National Statistics)

The work-from-home model became instantly popular in the UK workforce just as the pandemic started. Almost half of the total employees began working from home in 2020.

Of these employees, 86% said they did so because of the pandemic-induced health concerns. About 47.5% of women were likely to prefer to work from home, while 45.7% of employees working from home were men.

2. In a 2020 survey, 40% of respondents had positive perceptions about working from home.

(Center for Economic Policy Research CEPR)

Nearly half of the employees felt optimistic about working from home just as the government imposed the lockdown in 2020. However, 5% of the survey respondents had negative perceptions about the work-from-home model.

3. In a 2020 survey, 50 of the largest employers in the UK reported that they’re not planning to return to full-time in-house sitting anytime soon.

BBC News surveyed 50 renowned employers in the UK from diverse niches, including banks and retailers, to know when the employees will return to the office. Some 24 firms said they didn’t have such plans, while 20 opened their physical workplaces for employees who couldn’t work from home.

The primary reason behind this trend was the lack of resources to fulfill the social distancing protocol for a large employee pool.

4. A 2021 survey reported 21% of participants never want to work from home in 2022.

In 2021, a small number of survey participants refused to work from home the following year. Furthermore, 19% of respondents also reported that they want to work from home 5 days a week.

5. People aged 16 to 24 favored working from the office full time in 2020.

(Tech Talk)

There was an inconsistent trend among the employees when they were asked whether they wanted to work in the future or not. While the young employee pool was more willing to work from the office full time, people aged 55 were willing to work from home for the rest of their lives.

6. 85% of employees working from home in 2021 wanted a hybrid model to work in the future.

The governmental statistics collected in 2021 went in favor of the hybrid model. With a massive majority of 85%, home-working employees wanted to shift to the hybrid approach.

7. From April to May 2022, 38% of employees making £40,000 or more and 32% earning between £30,000 and £40,000 were working hybrid.

According to the latest work-from-home trends collected by the Office for National Statistics, high-income earners are more willing to work hybrid than low-income earners. The ratio for high-income earners (above £40,000) was 6% higher than for low-income earners (between £30,000 and £40,000).

8. 78% of employees in the UK working from home reported an improved work-life balance.

In 2022, working from home brought positive changes among employees in the UK. Almost two-thirds of the surveyed individuals reported improved personal and professional life balance. Additionally, 47% of workers experienced better health while working from home.

9. In 2020 and 2021, more than 3 million people claimed to work from home tax relief.

Because of the pandemic, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reported 3 million tax relief claims. However, more than 550,000 employees claimed tax relief and are already benefiting from it. These figures are from 2021 to 2022.

10. 59% of employees in the UK prefer to work in a hybrid model in the future.

The future of work-from-home is likely to be the hybrid model. With almost 60% of employees preferring the model over completing work from home, the UK will show more adaptability to hybrid modeling.

Comparatively, 47% of American employees are willing to work in a hybrid model in 2022 (SIEPR). That’s almost 12% less than the UK employees.

11. Post-pandemic, workers in the UK go to the office only 1.4 days per week on average.

The past couple of years has seen a significant fluctuation among UK employees towards working from home, especially on Fridays. Only 13% of workers go to the office on Fridays, while the rest prefer working from home.

On average, employees go to the office only 1.4 days a week post-pandemic. This figure was 3.8 days a week before the pandemic. The primary reason for this trend is that many bosses want to offer flexibility to workers for better employee retention and acquisition, considering the talent shortage.

12. In 2022, 14% of the employees work from home, while 24% work from home and the office.

The ratio of people preferring the hybrid model over working from home has considerably increased in 2022. Almost 25% of employees are working from home and the office this year, which is expected to increase even more.

13. In 2020, around 41% of employees working from home said their productivity remained the same before and after the pandemic.

(Wales Institute of Social and Economic Research and Data WISERD)

While the work-from-home model was widely embraced among employees, nearly half experienced no difference in productivity in 2020. However, 28.9% of employees reported doing more work when working from home, while 30.2% said their productivity had decreased.

14. In 2020, about 65.5% of employees whose productivity increased with working from home wanted to work at home in the future.

Working from home is not the best choice for everyone, but many employees experience exceptional results. In 2020, these employees wanted to keep working from home in the future too. Around 65.5% of employees said they did more work per hour than they used to do in the office.

15. In 2020, 30% of employees in the UK worked more hours at home than from the office.

(Microsoft Surface)

Many employees experienced a significant boost in their productivity during the 2020 lockdown. For example, almost 30% reported a rise in the number of hours they worked at home. This means they concentrated better on their work from home.

16. In 2021, 81% of young workers feared isolation with the complete work-from-home model.

A 2021 survey found loneliness the biggest fear among younger employees when working from home. About 81% of these employees said that completing office time will make them more isolated. This figure was 64% among employees aged 35 or above.

17. Almost 30% of organizations in the UK introduced resources to support their employee’s mental and physical well-being when working from home.

To make the work-from-home model widely accepted, around 30% of companies in the UK developed programs to support their employee’s mental and physical well-being. As a result, more than half (56%) of employees reported high happiness levels when working from home.

18. 60% of UK employees felt less connected to their colleagues due to working from home.

Despite the efforts of UK businesses, the work-from-home model was still not positively perceived among a large employee group. The reason was mainly a lack of communication. Almost 48% of employees said they must communicate more to show their value.

Frequently Asked Questions About Working From Home in the UK

Is working from home here to stay in the uk.

Hybrid work is undoubtedly here to stay in the UK. As employees expect more flexibility from employers, businesses must provide it to retain their workforce and acquire fresh talent (HR News).

Has Working From Home Increased Productivity in the UK?

Working from home has not only increased employees’ productivity in the UK but also ensured their well-being. More employees have reported better mental health and a balanced personal and professional life. Several studies have also found that employees working from home reported less stress, better work quality, and higher efficiency.

Is the UK’s Staff Happier Working From Home?

The UK’s staff seems happier working from home. With sufficient resources provided by the employers, almost 56% of the work-from-home employees in the country reported high levels of happiness and satisfaction.

Generally, the level of happiness fluctuates among different types of employment, with full-time office workers being the least satisfied and fully remote workers the most satisfied (Microsoft Surface).

Is the Hybrid Model More Popular Than Working From Home?

Over the past couple of years, the percentage of workers preferring the hybrid work model has increased from 13% in 2022. But, comparatively, work-from-home employees have fallen from 22% to 14% from February 2022 to May 2022 (Office for National Statistics).

Are People Working From Home on Fridays in the UK?

Friday has become an unofficial remote working day in the UK , with only 13% of people going to the physical office (BBC News).

Summing up the above working-from-home statistics and trends in the UK, the work-from-home model is definitely going to stay in the country. More and more people are now expecting work-hour flexibility from their employers.

Considering the upcoming talent shortage, businesses need to offer resources to their employees that support the work-from-home or hybrid working model. That’s the only way to retain the existing employee pool and acquire new ones!

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  • Working from home is revolutionising the UK labour market | CEPR
  • No plan for a return to the office for millions of staff – BBC News
  • What Works When Working from Home? | Tech Talk (currys.co.uk)
  • Business and individual attitudes towards the future of homeworking, UK – Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
  • Is hybrid working here to stay? – Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
  • Working from home? Customers may be eligible to claim tax relief in 2021 to 2022 – GOV.UK 
  • Returning to the office will be hard | CEPR
  • Hybrid is the future of work | Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR)
  • Why more people are working from home on Fridays – BBC News
  • Felstead_Reuschke_2020_Homeworking-in-the-UK_Report_Final.pdf (wiserd.ac.uk)
  • Work Smarter to Live Better Infographic (microsoft.com)
  • Survey reveals 81% of younger workers fear loneliness from long-term home working – HR News
  • Hybrid work is here to stay according to UK workers; and businesses must be flexible to retain talent – HR News

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During the pandemic, a new work-orientated global community has emerged, made up of people working two or more full-time jobs to vastly increase their salaries.

The “overemployed” community was born thanks to work-from-home possibilities, and limited social commitments during the pandemic. Some people working multiple salaried jobs claim they have vastly increased their pay and made as much as $600,000 (£440,000) in a year.

Overemployed.com was launched in April by Isaac P (who goes under a pseudonym). Isaac got wind of layoffs at his company and started looking for a job. After a number of interviews, he landed a new role. He then started reading about how to negotiate a severance package from his old job, before wondering if he even had to quit his job at all. It’s a familiar story for many in the community, who just started working in their new companies, planning to quit their old job at some point, and realising they could realistically do both.

“I decided to stay on at my old job while starting my new job,  overlapping two jobs  as a hedge against uncertainty during the pandemic. I told myself I’d only do it until the end of the month, but as time went on I began to wonder – why not stick around for a few more months and get my deferred compensation? Maybe I will get laid off with a severance.” He explains how he never got laid off and ended up working two jobs, making an extra $300,000 in the process: “Income I’d have forgone had I simply quit my job”.

Issac explained to The Independent that he’s still working two full-time jobs and looking to take on his third. On his site are numerous success stories, mainly people in tech, security, or finance industries.

There are pages of advice about dealing with taxes, about managing meetings that might crop up at the same time and even coming up with excuses about why you haven’t updated your LinkedIn account. The forum currently has 2,784 members who meet virtually and share tips and emotional support about job-juggling, one over-employee has been working two salaried jobs for 20 years.

Aside from financial benefits, some say it fast tracks your work experience. A man named Mr DP, on the forum, is currently working four jobs. “I have been working for seven earth years but have more than 17 years experience if I add up all the overlap,” he says.

Is there a moral implication of potentially taking work from someone who can’t get a job? I ask Mr DP. “If they were better than me they would have the job,” he dismisses, “capitalism is a bitch when it comes to this kind of thing”. But it's also understood among the community that working more than one full-time job is more likely to happen in an industry where qualified individuals are scarce. The risk factor of your employer finding out would vary greatly, depending on your sector. This risk, says business coach Maurice W. Evans, is something you have to weigh up before taking the plunge.

“Employees can very easily find themselves written up, suspended or terminated if discovered,” says Evans, who urges employees to check their contracts. “Each organisation has different policies and expectations. Some employers are creating policies that equate to an exclusive non-competitive agreement. Employees should be careful and get legal advice before signing such, especially if they are job stacking.”

In tight-knit industries, “there are anecdotes of job stackers getting blacklisted for double-dipping,” explains Evans. “Some can no longer use previous employers as references.”

Working more than one job is “not actually illegal, it’s just taboo,” says Mr DP. “Don’t give your employer a reason to look into you and they’ll never bat an eyelid as long as you are meeting your metrics.”

For Lirim, taking another full-time position was more about necessity, “The reason I started this was to help get out of debt and most importantly to give my children a boost to their future,” he says, admitting he’s about to take on a third-salaried job. He has made personal sacrifices along the way, and unlike other members of the community has added extra hours to his day.

“I cut out playing video games, started waking up at 5am. I make sure I put a hard stop on work at 4pm to play with my kids until their bedtime. After they are asleep, I usually jump back online to complete some extra work, so I am staying ahead of projects.” He’s found the Overemployed community great support: “When I joined everyone was very friendly and it was a great opportunity to see how other people were balancing this type of lifestyle. You get a sense that if other people are still doing it, then you can keep doing it and using different strategies can help lighten the load.”

Some members have a Robin Hood-style outlook, believing that living wages are not distributed equally enough and working two jobs is a way to “give the man, aka Corporate America, the middle finger for always trying to screw the little people over,” says Issac.

“I think we should consider changing the way we currently work. The fact is that many people don’t get paid enough working a single job,” says Lirim. “CEOs are raking in a ridiculous amount of money, while everyone else is just making enough to get by. You have employers who expect 110 per cent of your efforts, but only pay you a fraction of what you are truly worth. All while you have that constant fear of being let go for not giving a single company your all.

Most people these days cannot truly invest in the future because they are busy paying off debt, ensuring their kids have what they need, or trying to get some enjoyment out of life by taking a vacation that takes months to save for. When you start working multiple jobs you take that power away from your employer, you can have the freedom to quit one job if you are being treated awfully, without hesitation.”

Anytime an employer asks, the community advocates for home working in their respective roles, so they can continue reaping the benefits of working for multiple companies. And we shouldn’t feel guilty, Lirim says “normal workers need to find ways to close the pay gap and give future generations a fighting chance”.

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How to make money online: With the economy in turmoil and layoffs making headlines , it’s a question many people are asking right now, as they seek out new income streams. But the smartest people know that making money online is a great way to release you from the 9-to-5 and give you the freedom to travel the world or live anywhere you like.

Take Rita Ting-Hopper, an immigrant from Hong Kong who was the first in her family to go to college. The former lawyer is the founder of Festi , a new consumer tech startup that helps people share and monetize their talents—from yoga and dance instructors hosting classes on Zoom while they are traveling to stay-at-home moms offering backyard yoga classes to celebrity chefs creating unique culinary experiences.

According to Ting-Hopper, the ideas are endless and some users have made over $30,000. “We’ve learned that following your passion can lead to self-employment instead of unemployment,” she says.

Want to know how to make money online? We've got the answers.

Festi is just one example of the new online economy that I’ve been documenting over the past few years (you can see the reports from 2022 , 2021 , 2020 and 2019 ). For 2023, I went wide with ideas that range from basic to surprising.

So read on to learn about a number of exciting new solutions for making money online—whether you want to make money from home or find ways to earn money and travel the world.

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1. Convert your passion into money

A tool to help support the creator economy and the gig economy, Festi is an easy, fast and free way to earn money. Using Festi’s payment platform, creators can charge for online classes from anywhere at any time. “For example, if you are a fitness instructor and realize you have an hour to work out at the end of the day (or the next morning), you can post a pop-up workout (in person or on Zoom) and charge people to join you,” says founder Rita Ting-Hopper. Two of the top users are Bolivian sisters Jaz and Gabriela , who post high-intensity dance fitness classes. “With Festi, you can turn any idea into a business by posting your offer in literally minutes,” says Ting-Hopper. “There is no need to create a website, figure out a payment system or chase down Venmos to get paid.”

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2. Make music

Have some musical talent? Check out Songfinch , which makes it possible for anyone to earn money by writing and producing music. Founded in 2016, Songfinch is backed by big industry names including The Weeknd, Quincy Jones and Doja Cat. Here’s how it works: People can order a personalized one-of-a-kind song from a Songfinch artist, from birthday jingles to holiday tunes to anniversary odes. The songwriters work on their own timeline and retain the full rights to everything they create. Some Songfinch artists have been able to earn up to $80,000 in one year.

3. Become a virtual assistant

As a virtual assistant, you can offer administrative, technical or creative services to clients from the comfort of your own home. And guess what—it pays well. You can find virtual assistant job opportunities through websites like Flexjobs , 24/7 Virtual Assistants and Fancy Hands .

4. Write a book

Whether you’re burning to pen the next great American novel or just have an idea for an e-book that will teach someone how to do something, it’s easier to write a book than you think. Gone are the days of agents and book publishers. These days, self-publishing has become simple and profitable, thanks to sites like Barnes & Noble Press (a free service that lets you sell print or ebooks to millions of readers), Blurb (which helps you create, print and sell professional-quality photo books) and Lulu (a print-on-demand platform with free tools to help create, publish and sell your story).

5. Offer freelance services

Writing, editing, graphic design, coding, digital marketing, admin work—whatever skill you have, the options are endless when it comes to freelancing. But how to get the word out there? You can easily offer services to clients around the world via a number of websites that allow users to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of finding freelance work from anywhere across the globe to grow your brand—and your dreams. Some of the best online talent solutions for connecting businesses with freelancers include Fiverr , Upwork , Freelancer and Working Not Working .

Sites like TaskRabbit and Airtasker help skilled workers market themselves.

6. Market your skills

Or perhaps your skills are more hands-on, from handyman work to cleaning to moving to home remodeling to something as simple as waiting in line. TaskRabbit is a platform that connects people with skilled professionals who can complete various tasks, while Airtasker is a company that acts as a marketplace for services providers. Unlike the traditional gig economy, Airtasker uses a flex economy model, with its “Taskers” working wherever and whenever they want and determining how much they want to get paid.

7. Share your internet bandwidth

Here’s an interesting way to earn passive income: Honeygain , an app that allows you to make money online by sharing your Internet connection. How does it work? Install the application and make sure that it’s running in the background; the app will do the work for you. The shared connection is used for various business cases, including ad verification, price comparison and brand protection. According to Honeygain, the company takes privacy seriously and uses various encryption technologies to ensure that the data being transmitted through the platform is safe and protected. Users can increase their earnings by adding more devices and connecting them to different IP addresses, adding referrals, opening a “lucky pot” every day and participating in social media contests.

8. Get paid for your daily habits

The Mode Earn App enables people to earn passive income via their daily habits, such as listening to music, playing games, reading the news, shopping or watching videos, just to name a few. You just use your phone as normal and can earn $600 per year—or more—in supplemental income. There are 16 modes by which people can get paid.

9. Take surveys

These days, companies not only want to hear what you have to say—they want to pay you for sharing your thoughts on services, products and more. All you need to do is complete an online survey to get paid. Some of the best survey companies include Swagbucks , Survey Junkie , Qmee and Cash Karma .

10. Take part in a focus group

Taking the survey concept to the next level, online focus groups are a great way to make money from home or while traveling. Check out some of the more lucrative opportunities through companies like Respondent and User Interviews , both of which screen applicants to make sure that they have some kind of an in-demand expertise.

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11. Take care of animals

The number of pet owners exploded during the pandemic , opening up a wealth of opportunities for people who are good with animals and want to earn some quick cash by cuddling and walking other people’s pets. Rover is an app that connects pet owners with sitters or walkers for part-time gigs. You can set your own schedule, set preferences for pets you’re comfortable playing with and arrange hassle-free payments.

12. Sell handmade products

Artisanship is bigger than ever, so if you have a talent for crafting and making handmade products (jewelry, home decor, you name it), there are a number of ways to sell it online and reach a global audience. Etsy is a well-known marketplace for creatives looking to sell products they’ve made, as well as vintage goods. Some other similar but lesser-recognized platforms for makers include Uncommon Goods and Aftcra .

13. Sell textile designs

Then there’s Spoonflower , a global marketplace that’s revolutionizing the textile industry with on-demand digital printing technology, allowing makers and independent artists across the world to market their designs via online wallpaper, home decor, fabric and more.

14. Market your design work

Do you have a talent for creating fonts, graphics or illustrations? Check out Creative Market , an online marketplace for community-generated design assets. You can sell your designs and reach millions of buyers or promote other artists and earn cash.

15. Take your designs to the next level

If you have a gift for design or illustration, you can make money online by using sites that will put your work on products and sell them for you on demand. For instance, with CafePress and Zazzle , you can upload your own graphic designs or text to wall art, T-shirts, stationery, mugs, totes, stickers and more and earn a percentage of the sales.

16. Create and sell an app

If you have a great idea for an app, you can develop it yourself without having to hire a programmer or agency by using a site like Appy Pie , which helps anyone create applications, websites, chatbots and more on any internet-connected device. Once the app is finished, you can sell it on the App Store or Google Play Store. If the app is a hit, it can be a lucrative way to earn passive income.

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17. Do online tutoring

If you have a teaching background or expertise in a particular subject, you can offer online tutoring services. A huge perk: You can work from anywhere and set your own schedule. Check out websites like Tutor.com , Preply and Cambly .

18. Offer consulting services

It’s not just students that need help. If you have expertise in a particular area—business, nutrition, fitness, life—it’s easy to offer one-on-one coaching or consulting services to individuals or businesses. In the old days, this would be done through Skype or other video conferencing platforms, but that meant a lot of coordinating and marketing. New online platforms like Kajabi make everything easier by helping entrepreneurs create and host coaching programs.

19. Create and sell a course

Why not take your expertise and convert it into passive income by creating an e-course? This way, you only have to do the work once and anyone can take—and pay for—your class on their own time. You can create and sell courses on platforms like Gumroad , Udemy and Teachable .

20. Check out your digital subscriptions

With Rocket Money , you’ll be saving money—which can add up to making real money online. This site shows all your subscriptions and can save users hundreds of dollars every year, just by finding and cancelling subscriptions that aren’t being used.

You can make money online by being an online juror.

21. Become a (mock) juror

Talk about jury duty 2.0—now you can make money by being an online juror. A mock juror, that is. Here’s how it works: Attorneys hire mock juries to create an online focus group and see if their case will hold up in court. The place to find out about opportunities: OnlineVerdict or eJury.com .

22. Start a blog

If you have a passion for writing and there’s a particular topic that you’re knowledgeable about, starting a blog can be a great way to earn money online. By creating quality content and building up a large audience, you can monetize your blog through advertising, sponsorships and affiliate marketing. A few of the best blogging platforms include GoDaddy , SquareSpace and Wix .

23. Start vlogging

If you’re more into creating videos and vlogging than blogging, you could start a YouTube channel, which is a great way to earn money online. By creating quality content and building up a large subscriber base, you can monetize your channel through advertising and sponsorships. Some other good vlogging platforms: Twitch and Filmless .

24. Sell photos and videos online

If you have a talent for photography or videography, you can sell your work online through websites like Shutterstock , iStock or Adobe Stock . These platforms allow you to upload your photos and videos and earn a percentage of the sales.

25. Offer translation services

If you are fluent in multiple languages, offering translation services is a no-brainier. The best websites for finding translation gigs include Unbabel and Gengo .

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26. Sell stuff

You’d be surprised by how much stuff hanging around your house you can sell online, from books and electronics to clothing and home goods. It’s easy to reach a wide audience by setting up a seller account on eBay . Facebook Marketplace allows users to buy and sell items in their local community. And a lesser-known app, OfferUp , has modernized the Craigslist concept by allowing anyone to sell new or used items through its easy-to-use marketplace app. The streamlined process allows users to list an item on their phone in as little as 30 seconds. Although OfferUp gives users the choice to sell locally or nationwide, it mainly facilitates local transactions and sellers are normally paid in cash.

27. Start a dropshipping business

A dropshipping business allows you to sell products online without having to hold any inventory. You can set up a website and partner with suppliers who will handle the fulfillment of orders. A major clearinghouse for dropshipping is Shopify , which offers a one-stop solution.

28. Offer transcription services

If you have excellent typing skills and attention to detail, transcription is a great idea to consider. Sites like Rev and TranscribeMe hire freelancers to transcribe audio and video files into written documents, and—best of all—it can be done on your own time.

29. Offer proofreading and editing services

Are you a self-professed grammar geek or a former spelling bee champ? You can offer proofreading and editing services like reviewing written documents for errors and making necessary corrections. Find freelance opportunities on websites like ProofreadingPal and Gramlee .

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30. Become a mystery shopper

Yes, it’s a thing. Sign up with Gigwalk , a mobile app that allows you to find quick jobs in your area posted by consumer brands and retailers looking for on-the-ground visibility into the conditions of their products or events. Most gigs require you to document your work and the product or event compliance (or noncompliance) through geo-tagged photos. A gig can take anywhere from five minutes to a few hours to complete, paying anywhere from $3 to $100.

31. Offer virtual event planning services

With the rise of remote work, many businesses and organizations are also creating virtual events. If you have experience with event planning, you can offer your services as a virtual event planner and help clients plan and execute successful online events.

32. Share your social media skills

Do you love TikTok and Instagram? Your social media skills might be marketable. There are not only businesses—but also individuals—looking for social media help.

33. Store stuff

If you’ve got an extra area that you’re not using like a garage or a basement, you can rent out the space through Neighbor and let people store their car or their junk. Then just watch the passive income roll in.

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UK work visa: In a major relief to expats in the UK and employers alike,  the Home Office recently announced that they would soon abolish the need to renew sponsor licenses every four years.  This will significantly make things easier for employers in the country, who previously dealt with massive paperwork and paid hefty fees to retain workers. 

According to the UK Visas and Immigration information on gov.uk, the UK sponsor licence was a must for people who want to employ someone from outside the UK, including citizens of EU member countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland who arrived in the UK after December 31, 2020. Education providers, too, needed a sponsor licence to get overseas students and faculty into the UK. Here's all that you need to to know: 

What is the new rule:

  • The rules that required sponsor licenses to be renewed every four years will no longer exist from April 6.
  • Once it starts, sponsor licenses that are expiring will be automatically extended by ten years, eliminating the need for renewals altogether.
  • Sponsors holding valid licenses within this timeframe are not required to take any action – their licenses are automatically covered by the extension.

What were the earlier rule: 

  • Earlier, the businesses that sponsored licenses had to first submit applications 90 days before they expired. 
  • They were also required to pay hefty fee between £536 and £1,476 depending on their size and charity status. 
  • Processing times for renewals could also stretch up to eight weeks.

The UK Home Office will refund application fees to sponsors in the renewal process and urges them to verify their license expiry through the online Sponsorship Management System (SMS). It said sponsors who have already initiated the renewal process have been contacted. 

Immigration has been a contentious point in the United Kingdom. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak 's government plans to increase costs for hiring overseas personnel, including a notable salary requirement hike announced in December.

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 27, 2024) — The online Master of Social Work (MSW) program at the University of Kentucky has received the  Quality Matters (QM) Certification mark following a rigorous review by a global organization that measures online course success of innovative digital teaching and learning environments.

The accomplishment, which took more than two years, marks a significant milestone for the College of Social Work (CoSW).

“Embarking on the certification process for the entire core curriculum demonstrates our commitment to quality online programming,” Amanda Brown, director of graduate studies, said. “This achievement not only elevates the quality of accessible remote education but ensures viable pathways to address critical workforce needs in social services.”

Quality Matters — a global leader in effective online and hybrid course design — ensures that courses are well-conceived, well-designed and well-presented.

QM review processes are recognized nationally and internationally for using standards based in research and best practices. Additionally, for courses to receive QM certification, they are required to undergo an examination by a team of external QM-certified peer reviewers.

As part of the “Forward, Together Plan,” implemented in 2021, the CoSW has launched several strategic initiatives aimed at ensuring high-quality, student-centered learning experiences across all program offerings.

The MSW includes options for an advanced program (30 credits) and a regular program (60 credits) to give experienced social workers and/or passionate newcomers the practical skills needed to be effective in the field.

The program is open to all undergraduate degrees and may be completed full time or part time, in either a hybrid or online format. MSW students also have the option to earn specialized certificates in clinical social work, child welfare, military behavioral health, rural population well-being, integrative behavioral health and substance use disorder, among others.

Over the last decade, there has been a steady rise in the demand for online education. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), more than 11 million college students took at least one online class in 2021.

“Every indication is that online programming will continue to grow. And to meet the growing demand, the CoSW continues to expand its degree and certificate offerings, which include traditional, hybrid and fully online programs,” Kalea Benner, CoSW associate dean for academic and student affairs, said. “UK, and the college, have also worked extremely hard to establish and maintain the highest quality online education possible.”

Online learning is not just a convenient option for many of today’s college students — it’s a necessary alternative to traditional classroom instruction for those who are unable to commute to campus.

For the CoSW, ensuring students can earn advanced degrees in the communities where they work and live is top priority.

“Without question, our primary goal is to ensure that everyone has access to quality education — online or otherwise,” Jay Miller, dean of the CoSW, said. “Having our online program certified for quality exemplifies our commitment to that goal and actualizes our mission to positively impact the Commonwealth and beyond.”   

More information on the CSWE-accredited online MSW program can be found here . You can also learn more about the academics, research and programs that make up the CoSW here.

As the state’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth. We do that by preparing the next generation of leaders — placing students at the heart of everything we do — and transforming the lives of Kentuckians through education, research and creative work, service and health care. We pride ourselves on being a catalyst for breakthroughs and a force for healing, a place where ingenuity unfolds. It's all made possible by our people — visionaries, disruptors and pioneers — who make up 200 academic programs, a $476.5 million research and development enterprise and a world-class medical center, all on one campus.   

In 2022, UK was ranked by Forbes as one of the “Best Employers for New Grads” and named a “Diversity Champion” by INSIGHT into Diversity, a testament to our commitment to advance Kentucky and create a community of belonging for everyone. While our mission looks different in many ways than it did in 1865, the vision of service to our Commonwealth and the world remains the same. We are the University for Kentucky.   

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But, actually, the deep problem here may not be a shortage of newcomers. Rather, it could be indifference, or so it seems, towards sub-£1bn UK companies that have been around for years.

The current extraordinary bid battle for Chippenham-based Wincanton , the last UK-listed logistics firm, shows how the London market – or part of it – sometimes doesn’t know how to value what it’s got.

A bid at a 52% premium to the previous share price would normally be regarded as juicy if it came at the end of a contested tussle, but Wincanton got that on one day when a French shipping firm, CMA CGM, offered 450p-a-share, or £567m, last month. Some Wincanton shareholders felt the offer was still too mean (well done, Aberforth), so the French went to 480p to try to clinch things. But now comes a fresh suitor from the US, GXO Logistics, offering 605p.

That is 104% more than the old share price of 297p, which shouldn’t happen if a market is liquid and full of active buyers and sellers. We’re not talking about a hard-to-value biotech outfit. Wincanton, with 20,000 employees, is in the business of warehouses and lorries.

Yes, there have been a couple of complications in recent years – the loss of a contract with HMRC to check cross-border goods and a deficit in the pension fund (now resolved) – but neither should have scrambled the market’s collective brain.

Wincanton’s chairman, Sir Martin Read, understandably backed the original French offer on the grounds that the company’s strong financial performance had “not been reflected in the performance of its shares in recent years”.

If Wincanton was an isolated case, one could shrug and say pockets of undervaluation can occur in any market. But, over at Currys, the electrical retailer, a similar tale is unfolding. From a previous 47p, the bids from US hedge fund Elliott have reached 67p per share, an improvement of 42%, and the defending board is still resisting – quite rightly, many of us would argue (Peel Hunt’s analyst reckons 80p is the point at which Currys would be obliged to engage).

Currys’ largest shareholder, Redwheel, which has backed the board, made an excellent point when it said there was a wider problem with a UK equity market “which no longer seems to fulfil its primary purpose of price discovery and efficient capital allocation”.

Fund manager Ian Lance pointed to the silliness of some big UK investment houses allocating cash away from UK equities, which are close to all-time low valuations, and towards US equities at close to all-time highs.

“Unless this changes, it seems likely that we will continue to see overseas corporate buyers step in to take advantage of the depressed valuations of UK equities with ownership falling into foreign hands and the number of quoted UK businesses will continue to decline,” he argued.

It’s hard to disagree. A pitch for London is not compelling if it involves paying your advisers a small fortune to get listed and then being ignored for years until a foreign predator turns up.

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In a rational world, perceived undervaluations would bring forth buyers and the problem would solve itself. Maybe the sight of a 100% takeover premium will help at the margin.

But investor indifference towards pockets of small- and medium-sized companies is not new and none of the proposed remedies sounds transformational. Obliging UK pension funds to show more home bias in their equity portfolios would help, but compulsion has its limits.

The proposal for a “British ISA”, with allocations only to UK-listed stocks, probably wouldn’t shift serious sums. Consolidation among defined-benefit schemes, to produce bigger funds with an appetite to own more UK equities, will not happen overnight.

If Schwimmer has more radical ideas, we’d love to hear them. Sadly, he seems more interested in arguing that people such as himself – those running large FTSE 100 companies – should be paid more to compete with US rivals. That won’t cure the problems at the other end of the market.

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US President Joe Biden says he hopes to have a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza by Monday.

His comments come amid reports of some progress in indirect negotiations involving Israeli and Hamas officials.

It would involve aid deliveries to Gaza and the release of more hostages taken during the 7 October Hamas attacks.

Israel has not commented and Hamas officials have indicated the two sides are not as close to a ceasefire deal as Mr Biden suggested.

Qatar, which has been mediating in the talks alongside Egypt, said there was no deal to announce yet.

The Qatari foreign ministry spokesman, Majed al-Ansari, said Doha was "going to push for a pause before the beginning of Ramadan" and felt "hopeful, not necessarily optimistic".

Israel launched a large-scale air and ground campaign in Gaza after Hamas gunmen killed about 1,200 people in southern Israel.

The attackers also took 253 people hostage, a number of whom have since been released.

The Hamas-run health ministry in the Gaza Strip says at least 29,878 people have been killed in the territory since then - including 96 deaths in the past 24 hours - in addition to 70,215 who have been wounded.

According to Reuters news agency, quoting an unnamed source close to the talks, Hamas is still studying a draft framework, drawn by France, which would include a 40-day pause in all military operations and the exchange of Palestinians held in Israeli jails for Israeli hostages, at a ratio of 10 to one.

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"We're close," President Biden told reporters in New York on Monday. "We're not done yet. My hope is by next Monday we'll have a ceasefire."

On NBC's "Late Night With Seth Meyers" which was broadcast later, the president said Israel would be willing to pause its assault during Ramadan if a deal was reached.

The Islamic holy month begins around 10 March.

"Ramadan's coming up and there has been an agreement by the Israelis that they would not engage in activities during Ramadan as well, in order to give us time to get all the hostages out," Mr Biden said.

On Tuesday, State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said that "talks continue" but that "ultimately, some of this comes down to Hamas" to agree.

"We'd certainly welcome one by this weekend...we are trying to push this deal over the finish line," Mr Miller added, although he declined to comment further on the negotiations or possible timing. "We think it's possible."

However, a Hamas official told the BBC earlier: "The priority for us in Hamas is not the exchange of detainees, but the cessation of the war.

"It is not logical, after all this loss of life and property, to accept any offer that does not lead to a complete ceasefire, the return of the displaced, and the reconstruction of Gaza."

Last week, the US - Israel's main ally - was widely criticised for vetoing a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Instead, it proposed its own resolution for a temporary ceasefire "as soon as practicable", which also warned Israel not to invade the southern Gazan city of Rafah "under current circumstances".

Israel has faced mounting international pressure not to launch an offensive in Rafah, where about 1.5m Palestinians are sheltering, most having fled fighting further north in the territory.

"There are too many innocent people that are being killed," Mr Biden said on Late Night With Seth Meyers. "And Israel has slowed down the attacks in Rafah. They have to. And they've made a commitment to me they're going to see to it that there is ability to evacuate significant portions of Rafah before they go and take out the remainder of Hamas."

On Sunday, the Israeli prime minister's office said it had received plans from its military to evacuate civilians from areas including Rafah.

Mr Netanyahu said in an interview with CBS on Sunday that Israeli forces would eventually launch an invasion of Rafah regardless of any agreement for a temporary ceasefire, insisting: "We can't leave the last Hamas stronghold without taking care of it."

"If we have a deal, it'll be delayed somewhat," he added. "But it'll happen. If we don't have a deal, we'll do it anyway."

In a separate development on Monday, Palestinian Authority (PA) Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh resigned along with his government, which runs parts of the occupied West Bank.

President Mahmoud Abbas accepted his decision, which could pave the way for a technocratic government.

Mr Abbas is under pressure from the US to reform the PA so it can govern Gaza after the Israel-Hamas war ends.

Last week, Mr Netanyahu presented a vision for the territory that made no mention of any role for the PA.

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UK Home Office to extend work visa sponsor licenses renewal from 4 to 10 years 

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The UK Home Office has recently declared its intention to extend the renewal period for UK work visa sponsor licenses from 4 years to 10 years.    

This change promises considerable relief for expatriates and their employers in the UK.    

This adjustment aims to greatly simplify the process for employers, who have previously faced extensive paperwork and incurred significant fees to maintain their workforce.  

According to information from UK Visas and Immigration on gov. uk seen by Nairametrics, acquiring a sponsor licence was essential for employers wishing to hire individuals from outside the UK, including citizens of EU member states, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland who entered the UK post-December 31, 2020.    

Similarly, educational institutions require a sponsor licence to admit international students and faculty members. Here are the details you need to know:  

New regulations  

  • The obligation for sponsor licenses to be renewed every four years will be abolished starting April 6.  
  • Following this change, expiring sponsor licenses will automatically be extended for 10 years, thus removing the need for future renewals.  
  • Sponsors with currently valid licenses need not take any further action as their licenses will be automatically included in this extension.  

Previous regulations  

Previously, entities sponsoring licenses had to apply for renewal 90 days before the expiration date.  

  • They were obligated to pay a renewal fee ranging from £536 to £1,476, based on the size of the business and its charitable status.  
  • The renewal process could extend up to eight weeks.  

The Home Office has announced it will refund fees for sponsors currently in the renewal process and advises checking the license expiration date via the online Sponsorship Management System (SMS). Those who have commenced the renewal process will be contacted directly.  

This comes as immigration remains a hotly debated issue in the UK, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s administration proposing increases in the costs associated with hiring foreign staff, including a significant rise in the salary threshold announced last December.  

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