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About This Episode As organizations wrestle with return-to-officepolicies, hybrid work models, and defining the role of physical workplaces, Melissa Marsh , Founder & CEO of PLASTARC , offers a fresh perspective. How organizations are approaching hybrid, remote, and return-to-officepolicies differently.
As a seasoned Corporate Interior Designer, I’ve become focused on workplace strategy consulting and serve as a regional resource for the Southern U.S. Employees are in the office some portion of the week, and they have the flexibility to choose when and how often. region of our practice.
Officepolicies surrounding sick leaves and personal leaves had to be reevaluated. Some policies, such as those governing remote work , had to be created quickly and on the fly. Additional contributors: Stacy Hall , senior strategy consultant.
In 2017, he predicted that the majority of jobs will be flexible within the next 30 years. Workers are in favor of remote and flexible work arrangements Recent data shows we are trending in that direction. Of those included in the study, 44% of gig workers cited flexibility or work-life balance as the top reason they do gig work.
A survey from Upwork revealed that among C-suite leaders who enforced RTO policies 63% saw women disproportionately quit as a result, and 57% say the loss has hurt productivity for their organization. Flexibility is no longer just a perk—it’s a necessity. These companies know success is built on trust, not enforcing outdated policies.
On June 15, Charles Schwab joined the many corporations requiring most or all employees to return to the office. Google’s change to their three-day-a-week officepolicy now includes checking employee badge swipes to hold employees who have simply chosen not to report to the office accountable via their performance reviews.
Our data shows full-time office work is down 6%, with remote roles up 57% year-over-year. The flexible 3-2 hybrid model is set to become the norm, while companies still mandating five-day office work face the threat of increased employee turnover. Few companies will fully revert to all-office models without risking talent loss.
As return-to-officepolicies continue to increase and threaten an end to flexible work arrangements, many workers are opting out of the traditional career ladder altogether and crafting an exit strategy. In the independent consulting world, we call this the rent equation. How much to feel safe and comfortable?
What has shifted, however, is the prominence of certain legal rights and protections for the employee especially around health and safety, flexible working. Risk assessments, clear policies, and open communication are now crucial, not just to protect employees but to prevent costly disputes. Risk management is more important than ever.
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