Easing the return to the workplace
A recent report from workspace provider IWG revealed that 41 per cent of remote workers are worried that their employer will ask them to return to offices five times a week, with 45 per cent saying that they would consider changing jobs if asked to do so.
To counter this, organizational leaders might consider leaning into hybrid work as an option: 81 per cent of office workers said hybrid working was an important factor when they are looking for a new job. They even ranked it even higher than pension contributions, bonuses or profit sharing, and unlimited vacation or holiday allowances, according to IWG.
“Employers who don’t offer hybrid working are going to miss out on the best talent,” Berger said. “Not only do employees benefit from dramatically improved work-life balance, but by switching to a hybrid model, businesses can expect to save an average of more than $13,000 per employee — all while minimizing their carbon footprint,” says Wayne Berger, CEO of Americas, IWG.
How to entice employees
With all this in mind, what can businesses do to make employees feel good about returning to the workplace more often?
Increasing outside space and natural light is a great place to start, according to a survey done by Instant Offices.
