return-to-office Archives

Proportion of Americans Working from Home Drops to Pre-Pandemic Levels

October 17, 2023November 23, 2023 Business

The proportion of Americans working from home has dropped to the lowest level since the pandemic began, with only 25.9% of households having at least one regular remote worker. This decline can be attributed to the return-to-office trend as COVID-19 rates decrease. While studies have mixed conclusions on remote work productivity, employees argue that it offers a better work-life balance. Despite this shift, some workers are actively avoiding office returns and even changing jobs to maintain remote work arrangements.

Balancing Return-to-Office Efforts and Engaging Gen Z Talent

October 10, 2023November 23, 2023 Business

Corporate leaders face the challenge of managing Gen Z talent in the midst of return-to-office efforts. A recent survey by KPMG revealed CEOs’ desire to have employees working from the office full-time within three years. However, millennials have different definitions of success and are not interested in the traditional career ladder. Incentives, such as raises or promotions for those who choose to work at the office, may be an effective approach. It’s essential to make the office an appealing place that offers unique opportunities for creativity and growth. Christina Wootton of Roblox suggests providing experiences that workers cannot get from home.