A recent survey by Menlo Park, California-based recruiting firm Robert Half found that more than 30% of people working from home as a result of the pandemic would look for a new job if required to be in the office full time. This is where a hybrid workspace comes into play, and alternating between home and a coworking or move-in ready environment is optimal for employees to keep a work/life balance.
What Workers Want
Nearly half of all employees surveyed (48.5%) said they prefer a hybrid work arrangement, where they can divide time between the office and another location. Even if given the opportunity to be fully remote, professionals expressed the following concerns in doing so:
- Relationships with coworkers could suffer: 28%
- Decreased productivity while at home: 26%
- Fewer career advancement opportunities due to a lack of visibility: 20%
At the same time, workers may not be ready to return to the office, and employers may want to consider what could help ease their transition back on-site. Professionals said the top ways their company can support them include:
- Freedom to set preferred office hours
- A personal, distraction-free workspace
- Employer-paid commuting costs
- Relaxed dress code
- Employer-provided childcare
