COVID-19 has changed working life for millions of people around the world, many of whom have switched from offices to working from home - reducing demand for office space and prompting companies to opt out of lease renewals. Deloitte said it would shut its offices in Gatwick, Liverpool, Nottingham and Southampton, where about 500 people work. "COVID-19 has fast-tracked our future of work programme, leading us to review our real estate portfolio and how we use our offices across the UK, including London", Stephen Griggs, Deloitte's UK managing partner, said in an emailed statement. The Financial Times newspaper, which first reported the closures, said the affected employees would be moved to other locations or offered full-time remote working. In April, Deloitte said it would be cutting pay for partners at its British businesses by 20% to protect jobs during the coronavirus crisis.

Source: Mint October 17, 2020 15:22 UTC