Two in five office staff are now working in an inappropriate home-working environment as a result of the coronavirus crisis, resorting to make-shift work stations at dining room tables, sofas, and beds.
Only one in four of 2,200 adults polled by the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) said they had a separate home office.
Half of respondents reported difficulties staying motivated and focused when working from home, and almost as many faced distractions.
The report also said that working from home has caused a blurring of lines between work and personal life. Many find it difficult to switch off at the end of the day, or feel pressure to respond to calls or emails outside of working hours.