(PTI) Local economies in 19 countries , including the US , UK , China and India , could benefit to the tune of $ 254bn over the next 10 years from the suburban growth of flexible working spaces . A study of the socio - economic benefits of flexible working by Regus said the introduction of flexible workspaces to communities outside large cities created on average 121 new jobs and resulted in $ 9.63 m being pumped into local economies . The rise in local working is being driven by large companies adopting remote working policies and basing operations outside major metropolitan hubs in flexible office locations , Regus said . The trend to move away from a single , central HQ aims to improve employee wellbeing , save money and increase productivity .
Local economies in 19 countries , including the US , UK , China and India , could benefit to the tune of $ 254bn over the next 10 years from the suburban growth of flexible working spaces . A study of the socio - economic benefits of flexible working by Regus said the introduction of flexible workspaces to communities outside large cities created on average 121 new jobs and resulted in $ 9.63 m being pumped into local economies . The rise in local working is being driven by large companies adopting remote working policies and basing operations outside major metropolitan hubs in flexible office locations , Regus said . The trend to move away from a single , central HQ aims to improve employee wellbeing , save money and increase productivity .