36% of remote workers await solid return-to-office plans
An estimated 36% of remote work employees in the United States are still waiting for a clear return-to-office plan from their employers, according to a survey conducted by LinkedIn last July.
The study, which included 3,000 workers, showed that not giving any indication of future plans can contribute to the employees’ stress and frustration.
LinkedIn’s vice president of flexible work Shannon Hardy told CNBC Make It that it is all about communication. “Even sharing where you are in the planning process or what criteria is being used to determine plans will help employees feel seen and prioritized,” she added.
The research data also noted that 41% of work from home employees stated that they would need more than a week to prepare for a return to their offices. Fifty-percent of US workers who are parents would need more than one week, and 35% would need more than two weeks.
Hardy concluded that organizations must consider their workers’ “different realities and responsibilities” as they plan for a new office set-up for the future.
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