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<p>Research into workplace practices across all sectors was undertaken which confirmed
the clear benefits of face to face, workplace based collaborative working, which led
to agreement across government for such an approach. That's why I set out the expectation
for staff to be in the office at least 60% of the time, and I believe that our senior
civil servants need to set an example as leaders.</p><p>There are significant benefits
from spending time working together in person, either within teams, with colleagues
from the same department or – in Government hubs – with colleagues from other departments.
These include collaboration, innovation and fostering a sense of community. We know
that in particular junior colleagues benefit from having time face to face with senior
leaders and that those early in their careers find working face to face with their
peers and managers makes them more effective more quickly.</p><p> </p>
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