Workers wary of RTO’s effect on their mental health
CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES — Over half of employees (58%) are concerned about the negative impact of return-to-office (RTO) mandates on their mental health.
According to a new survey by organizational consulting firm Korn Ferry, most employees are willing to sacrifice higher salaries to work remotely.
Of the professionals surveyed, 72% said they would prefer a job with a lower salary but the flexibility to work remotely.
The top reason for wanting to work from home was to avoid the inconvenience of commuting and preparing for work (61%). Meanwhile, 84% said they were more productive working from home.
However, 62% of the respondents also revealed that their employers have started laying down RTO orders in their companies.
Among the respondents who will have to return to the office, 38% reported having to be there three days a week.
Korn Ferry Associate Client Partner Dr. Flo Falayi said that while employers increasingly required workers to return to the office, they still offered flexibility by not mandating a full-time return.
He added that there were some positive aspects of being face-to-face and that employees would thrive if they were trusted to operate in a hybrid environment.
