Helen Phipps, Director at comparethemarket.com, comments on the number of employees that are planning workcations this year, and their impact on insurance policies.

More than two in five (46%) office workers have taken a workcation in the past year and a third (35%) are likely to take one within the next 12 months, according to new research by Comparethemarket.com. Remote working since the pandemic began has risen in popularity and involves completing your usual job away from the office or home, combining work and leisure in the UK or abroad.

Office workers have several motivations for working remotely. Amongst those who have taken a workcation in the past 12 months, Comparethemarket.com found a change of environment (31%), visiting family and friends (28%) and a better quality of life (26%) were the main reasons for doing so. 

Helen Phipps, Director at comparethemarket.com, said:

"Many people are fortunate enough to be able to work away from the office or home as part of their company’s remote working policy. However, if you are planning a workcation and a long trip away, it’s really important to notify your travel and home insurance providers before taking a workcation, as long trips away risk invalidating your insurance policies."

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