We could see less people remote working this winter.
Image via Pexels.comThe rising cost of living could lead to more workers returning to the office this winter to avoid high energy costs.
Latest CSO figures show energy and utility prices increased by 48 percent in the past year.
Overall, consumer prices rose by 9.1 percent for the second month in a row - remaining at a 38 year high.
Managing Director of Futurewise, Peter Cosgrove, says remote workers will be looking to manage their costs this winter:
"A few months ago it was the opposite, people weren't going to go back because of gas prices and the travel to work."
"Now we're going the other way. I do think it's potentially an issue for people who are really struggling with the cost of inflation."
"Where they feel that sometimes they're taken advantage of, because they're saying hang on, why isn't my employer paying for this?"
