Don't Do That!

I Don't Want to Return to the Office

Episode Summary

Today, Karen and Anee discuss return-to-office mandates. Returning to the office full-time can seem like a good idea in theory, but these mandates can negatively impact employee well-being and satisfaction. We dive into the pros and cons of going back to the office full-time.

Episode Notes

Welcome to another episode of Don’t Do That! with your hosts Karen and Anee! Today, we’re diving into return-to-office mandates. Returning to the office full-time can seem like a good idea in theory, but these mandates can negatively impact employee well-being and satisfaction. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• The pros and cons of returning to the office full-time
• How employees relationship to work changed after the pandemic
• What organizations can do to make returning to the office easier

Some key takeaways are:

• Offer flex time to allow employees to meet the unexpected demands of their life
• Redesign the office to be accessible for seen and unseen disabilities
• Expand benefits to accommodate the increased costs in food, transportation, and family care

Resources:

• Return-to-Office Mandates Miss the Mark. Here's How to Fix It.
• Well-being at Work: U.S. research report 2024
• Return-to-Office Mandates

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