The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) said that of the 2,000 employers surveyed, 63 percent intended to boost "hybrid working".

While the results suggest one of the biggest behavioural changes driven by COVID-19 may last, the CIPD warns employers to be mindful of those who don't have the option of working at home.

Several other companies have embraced a permanent hybrid model or full-time home working, such as PwC, BP, Nationwide and Twitter.

PwC chairman Kevin Ellis said he hopes the hybrid model means employees feel "trusted and empowered".

"These changes are in direct response to soundings from our people, who've said they value a mix of working from home and in the office", he said.

Current work from home restrictions in England provisionally end in June, which means several other companies across the UK will likely be considering how their staff will return post-lockdown.

Wales has yet to announce when its work from home guidance will be lifted, but Cardiff University has said it's in talks with its staff about the possibility of hybrid working.

A spokesperson from the university said: "COVID-19 has required us to work in new and different ways.

"Feedback from staff has indicated that many would value retaining some of these working practices as we transition back to post COVID-19 working."