The Chancellor was crystal clear on her views about the benefits of being in the office, rather than working from home, to increase productivity.
She believes that it is easier to share ideas, challenge thinking, and take steps to drive economic growth by meetings in person than on Zoom or other online platforms.
“The Treasury, we are a pretty good department for getting colleagues in,” she told LBC Radio.
“But it’s a real mix across Government and I do want civil servants in the office, I lead by example.
“I do think there is real value of bringing people together and sharing ideas and challenging each other.”
Individuals in the private sector have also adopted this work stance, though some bosses are increasingly insisted that their staff be in the office, or other workplace, for four or five days a week.
Civil servants are supposed to work at least three days …