Are workers more comfortable about returning to the office?
April 7, 2022
It seems workers are warming up to the idea of returning to the worksite even more.
More than eight in 10 (82 per cent) of those in the U.S. express comfort in returning to the physical workplace, finds a recent survey from the Conference Board.
This is up from 71 per cent in January 2022.
A return to the workplace may be helpful, considering that 58 per cent of workers say their work-life integration increased during the pandemic.
“While remote work surely provides a desirable work-life balance for many, these results suggest that the lack of clear boundaries in many remote work arrangements can fuel stress and burnout,” says Rebecca Ray, executive vice president for human capital at the Conference Board.
More than half (51 per cent) of those working remotely are also concerned about limited connection with their colleagues and 47 per cent are concerned about blurred work-life boundaries. Over a third (34 per cent) worry about the constant expectation to be “on” or available and 32 per cent are concerned about increased hours or workload.
Employees are feeling more detached from their organizations amid the pandemic, found a report released in September 2021. While nearly two-thirds (65 per cent) feel a sense of belonging and acceptance at work, that’s down from 73 per cent prior to the pandemic, according to LifeWorks. And nearly half (44 per cent) of Canadian business leaders expect their companies to require full-time, in-person work in the year ahead, found another report.
Nearly three-quarters (74 percent) agree with their organization that returning to the physical workplace will enhance networking opportunities and build relationships. More than seven in 10 also agree that it will increase collaboration (72 per cent) and help maintain culture (70 per cent).
Source: HR Reporter
