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Commute Smart Week 2011 begins today, Monday 14th November.

The stuttering UK economy is driving a culture of presenteeism in organisations, undercutting the adoption of flexible working practices and undermining companies’ ability to compete, suggests new research. The study by O2, examined the future of work and flexible working in UK companies, to support the launch of its Joined Up People Service. It reveals that a significant proportion of office workers (41%) feel pressure to be present and visible in the office as a result of the economic climate.

Employees spend nearly 200 hours a year travelling to and from work – adding up to around five weeks extra work – according to a TUC analysis of official statistics published today (Monday) to mark the start of Work Wise UK’s Commute Smart week (14-18 November).

Commute Smart Week 2011 begins on Monday, 14th November and runs through to Friday, 18th November.

On 12th July 2011, The British Chamber of Commerce and the TUC will debate the 'future shape of the UK's workforce' at Congress House.

Figures just released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that Londoners have the longest commute in the UK despite being more likely to use public transport.