UK Recruitment Glossary
Hybrid Working
In recruiter context
The dominant UK pattern post-2022. Common splits are 3-2 (three office, two home) and 2-3, with senior roles often more flexible than junior. Since 2024, I've watched a clear retreat from generous hybrid towards stricter office mandates — particularly in financial services, consulting, and big tech. The 3-day-minimum office mandate is now standard at many employers. "Fully hybrid" or "flexible hybrid" in a job ad in 2026 means something different from what it meant in 2022, so always ask the recruiter to define it on the screening call.
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