With vaccines becoming more widespread in some regions, many offices are opening their doors to allow (or require) workers to return. But plenty of employees aren’t eager to go back. At the University of Texas, where I’ve been the head of the academic working group for pandemic planning, many of our faculty and staff have expressed that they’ve been productive working from home, have enjoyed it, and hope to continue doing much (if not all) of their work remotely.
Why You May Actually Want to Go Back to the Office
Three ways in-person work can make your life easier.
July 01, 2021
Summary.
When leaders start talking about getting people to return to the office, it’s natural for many employees to resist. The central problem is that many of the benefits of working from home are good for the individual, whereas many of the benefits of working from the office are good for the organization and affect the individual more indirectly. If you’re dreading going back to the office, it might help to have a reminder of how in-person work can actually benefit you — not just your company. The author presents three ways the office can make your working life easier.