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Balancing Employee Mental Health With the Return to Office Trend

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At first glance, some workplace trends for 2025 appear to be contradictorynamely the continued expansion of return to office policies combined with a growing interest in employee mental health. In a McKinsey survey from 2021, one-third of respondents reported that returning to the office negatively affected their mental health.

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Hong Kong Firms Lead in Enforcing Back-to-Office Policy Compared to Other Regions in 2024

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Hong Kong’s unique business landscape, characterized by high competition and the importance of face-to-face interactions, further amplifies the pressure on firms to enforce the return to office. Challenges and Benefits of back-to-office The enforcement of back-to-office policies poses challenges for both employers and employees.

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Ready for a full return to the office? 5 strategies to consider first

Insperity

According to a Future Forums study conducted in Fall 2021 about inflexible return-to-office policies, 44% of executives want to return to fully in-office work, compared to only 17% of non-executive employees. Employers’ view on a return to the office. Prioritize timely and well-communicated announcements.

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8 office etiquette expectations that are now history

Insperity

The fact is that the pandemic changed: The way we work When and where we work How we interact with colleagues What employees value and prioritize Changes in office etiquette As a result, you can also count office etiquette expectations among the changes. The COVID-19 pandemic changed sick-leave culture completely.

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8 must-have leadership traits for current and future leaders

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Prioritizing quality and results over time spent in the office. Modeling desirable behaviors – managers should adhere to any office policies that promote work-life balance and avoid showing reluctance to take time off. Encouraging employees to take breaks and time off when needed.

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Why bosses forcing workers to return to the office is a mistake—and what to do instead

Work Life

And the worst part is, not only is a rigid return-to-office policy the opposite of inclusive—it’s also completely unnecessary. Flexible work not only enhances a company’s competitiveness in the talent market, it also cultivates a workplace culture that prioritizes employee well-being and satisfaction.

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Being back in the office is paying off for tech companies

Envoy

It’s also important that leaders enforce their on-site policies while also stressing how these requirements benefit both the company and individual employees. Taking another look at market performance, tech companies with employees who adhered to in-office policies financially outperformed those who didn’t.