Post-Christmas blues as UK bosses try to turn back clock on hybrid working

Amazon mandates full five days and BT and Asda want staff in the office three times a week - but not everyone is convinced

• No surprise': staff on being forced into the office

The post-festive return to work in the dark days of January is never easy, but this new year is shaping up to be tougher than usual for UK workers. Not only must they brave days of severe cold and ice, but many face the end of post-pandemic hybrid working.

A range of big employers are hauling their teams back to the office, with Amazon issuing the strictest mandate, demanding staff attend in person five days a week.