Despite the rollout of broadband to the home and teleworking opportunities, almost half of UK workers are happy with their nine-to-five routine.

The finding, from a survey sponsored by Orange Business Services and carried out by pollsters Ipsos MORI, found that many workers see their ideal working scenario being based on routine and stability.

The report highlighted that 43 per cent prefer working for a company where they travel to their workplace, working with colleagues and then ‘switching off’ when they go home.

The survey asked workers to highlight changes brought on by technology over the past five years. More than 60 per cent of workers said it allowed them to be more independent when working, with 61 per cent saying they now have greater freedom.

Half of those quizzed said technology has allowed them to have more and better contacts with colleagues and 55 per cent claimed it has given them more “ownership and control of their work”.

Robert Ainger, head of enterprise marketing at Orange Business Services, explained: “It's surprising that despite the obvious advances technology has brought to the workplace – bringing greater flexibility and freedom – many British workers still want to work in a structured nine-to-five environment."

He added: “There is a constant pressure on businesses and workers to adapt to the fast pace of change, both in new technologies and in the latest European regulations on the workplace.

“This survey clearly shows that, despite some developments, British workers are not yet confident enough to embrace a new way of working in the future.”