It’s worth noting that the vast majority of employees still love remote work. As many as 98% have expressed a desire to work remotely at least some of the time. Employers, on the other hand, are less sure. The benefits to employees — lower stress, higher job satisfaction, better health — are more readily apparent, but the benefits to employers are no less significant. Remote work leads to a host of positive outcomes, such as higher productivity levels, decreased turnover, reduced absenteeism and stronger teams.
Despite its popularity, many employers are pushing for a return to the workplace. Last August, President Biden called for all federal workers to return to the office — a process that had been slow and met with resistance. Major retailers like Amazon and Nike also doubled down on their office-return initiatives. Nationwide, this push has led a growing number of employees to seek new employment opportunities. In fact, an Integrated Benefits Institute report found that about half of employees would either quit their job or begin job-hunting immediately if their employer implemented a full-time in-office mandate.
