the specific demands of an individual’s job, the ability of employers to ensure their commercial properties comply with public health regulations, the availability of essential equipment for workers, the availability of high quality co-working hubs within their region along with personal factors.
It is important to note that these figures should be considered the upper bound of the number of private sector workers capable of operating remotely. Ultimately, the actual number of workers that will be able to work remotely will depend on a number of factors - including but not limited to - the quality of broadband within their household, company policy,
Figure 2: The number of private sector workers capable of operating remotely, Q2 2020
NORTHERN AND WESTERN REGION
42,100
EASTERN AND MIDLAND REGION 253,600
SOUTHERN REGION
91,300
National Total 387,000
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REGIONAL CO-WORKING ANALYSIS
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