What Gets Employees Excited to Return to the Office?
When Covid-19 was at its peak in 2020, the government shutdown caused many businesses to transition to remote work. Initially, we were told that these mandates would be in place for two weeks. Over two years later many companies still have a large number of their staff working from home even though required safety protocols and shutdowns have been removed for quite some time. Many employers have begun to lobby for a return to the office. But there has been major push back from employees. How can companies get employees excited to return, instead of requiring them to? Why Organizations Want Employees to Return to the Office Before we explore ways to get employees excited to return to the office, let’s first look at why employers want them back in the first place. Executives cite everything from a loss of company culture to a decrease in creativity. But for many, it comes down to a basic need for socialization. And for others, a need to have more control over, and visibility of their t...