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Offices are slowly filling but nowhere near pre-pandemic levels. The mandates of returning to the office in 2025 are all over the news where CEOs of companies are requiring employees return back to the office 5 days a week. Those in flexible work arrangements including many of my friends and clients report work from home creates higher morale and productivity. What do you think ? ❓Should employees return to the office? Please comment below.

Let me tell you what is disheartening to observe... Many employers are still requiring their staff to be in the office 3-4 days a week and labeling this as 'flexible work'. True flexibility accommodates diverse needs and preferences. Regressing to near-full-time office mandates not only feels like a step backward but also raises concerns about the organizational culture being promoted. We must rethink what genuine flexibility means in today's work environment. What are your thoughts? #flexibleworking #flexibility #remoteworking #redflag

🗳️ The results are in! 90% of respondents agree, flexibility is key to retaining remote-loving employees. 💻🤝 Is it time to rethink rigid office policies to keep your top talent engaged? #RemoteWork#TalentManagement

In 2024 we learned that despite concerns about returning to the office, employees are nuanced in their perspective. Our data reveals that 87% recognize positive aspects of in-office work, while simultaneously, 80% advocate for location flexibility. Learn more in our #annualreport. https://ow.ly/LAYK50UzB6P #WileyWorkplaceIntelligence #EverythingDiSC

Will a change of government also change the way we work flexibly? This alert by Naomi Jameson and Ben Cansfield describes the ongoing tension between employee demands for more flexibility, and employer needs trending towards more on-site presence for office-based workers. As well as balancing these demands, employers should be mindful of the legal implications related to their hybrid working approach, especially as UK government policy may be shifting towards more flexibility soon.

Are you looking to increase employee office day presence? Naomi Jameson & I have prepared this Alert outlining what to consider as you navigate this topical conundrum...

Post pandemic, hybrid-working was widely adopted by employers to ease employees back into office life. Although employees should be alive to the sensitive information in which they deal with daily, hybrid working places employees in a more susceptible situation where confidential information can be misused. Annie Green explores an example of a BP employee's husband misusing confidential information earlier this year: http://crs.law/B2iZ50TrvQS #Employment #HybridWorking #RemoteWorking #Office #Confidentiality

There has been a lot of debate regarding home working which has become more popular since the Covid-19 outbreak. Some employers have recently reverted all employees back to office-based working five days a week. https://lnkd.in/eKE33tSQ

With businesses increasingly calling for more days in the office and the possibility of a new Government on the horizon which would see greater flexibility for workers, what does the future of flexible work look like? Ben Cansfield and I have prepared this Alert to discuss how businesses might navigate these challenges and what and where the pitfalls might be.

📊 Exciting Poll Results! 📊 Last week, I asked how a return to the office 4-5 days per week 🏢 would impact your job decisions. Here are the results: Yes, definitely: 68% No, I don't mind: 13% I would consider my options: 18% It's fascinating to see such strong opinions on workplace flexibility! 🚀 What do these results mean for you and your organization? Let's keep the conversation going. Share your thoughts and insights below! #ReturnToOffice #OfficeCulture #RemoteWork #HybridWork