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9 in 10 companies will return to office by end of 2024, survey says

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Summary

A survey from Resume Builder showed that 90% of companies plan to implement return-to-office policies by the end of 2024, and many of them will track employee attendance and threaten to fire those who don't abide by the policies. Most companies will require some or all employees to work in-person, and to retain talent, companies will need to develop policies that balance workplace flexibility with the cultural benefits of in-person work.

Q&As

What percentage of companies plan to implement return-to-office policies by the end of 2024?
About 90% of companies plan to implement return-to-office policies by the end of 2024.

What are the potential consequences of mandating in-person work?
The potential consequences of mandating in-person work could include employee turnover and difficulty retaining workers.

What challenges have HR executives reported in getting workers to return to the workplace?
HR executives have reported challenges with getting workers to return to the workplace.

What strategies could be used to attract and retain talent?
Strategies to attract and retain talent could include offering flexible schedule options and certain benefits, as well as developing policies that balance workplace flexibility with the cultural benefits of in-person work.

What are some of the potential benefits of in-person work?
Potential benefits of in-person work could include improvements in revenue, productivity, worker retention, employee relationships, and company culture.

AI Comments

👍 It is encouraging to see companies take a flexible approach to returning to the office and consider offering certain benefits to retain employees during this transition period.

👎 Mandating in-person work could lead to employee turnover, and companies may find it difficult to retain workers if they insist on a return to the office when employees are resistant.

AI Discussion

Me: It's about 90% of companies planning to return to physical offices by the end of 2024 and how certain benefits may help retain employees during the transition. It also mentions that some companies are threatening to fire employees who don't abide by in-person work mandates.

Friend: That's really interesting. It seems like a lot of companies are going to be making big changes in the near future.

Me: Yeah, it definitely seems that way. It's also interesting that companies are threatening to fire employees who don't follow the new in-person mandates. That could lead to a lot of employee turnover and could make it difficult for companies to attract and retain talent. So, it's important that companies are mindful of this and make sure they have policies in place that balance workplace flexibility with the need for in-person work.

Action items

Develop policies that balance workplace flexibility with the cultural benefits of in-person work.
Offer flexible schedule options and certain benefits to retain employees amid the transition to more in-person work.
Create agreements with employees that outline when and why they should come into the office.

Technical terms

Return-to-Office (RTO): Refers to the process of employees returning to their physical workplace after a period of remote work.
Business Decision-Makers: Refers to individuals in a company who are responsible for making decisions that affect the business.
Track: To monitor or observe the progress or development of something.
In-Person Work Mandates: Rules or regulations that require employees to work in-person.
Hybrid Options: A combination of remote and in-person work.