11/12/2024

Balancing Flexibility and Productivity in the Return-to-office Era

COVID-19's effects have impacted almost every facet of society

Following the lifting of restrictions many companies initially continued to allow their staff to work remotely. For example, in February 2022, 84 percent of workers in the U.K. who were required to work from home due to the [COVID-19] pandemic reported that they planned to work in a hybrid manner, splitting their time between their offices and their homes.

Now, however, it seems that an increasing number of employees will not get to make this decision themselves, as companies around the world push for a return to the office. Amazon, one of the world's largest employers, for instance, announced in September that their return-to-office (RTO) policy would see workers in office five days a week starting in 2025.

Many association leaders are also weighing up their stance on the issue; this article will consider some of the most prominent arguments for and against an RTO policy, examining its effect on teams' productivity and individuals' well-being.

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