As corporate and urban centers around the world continue to resume a more familiar pace, leaders seek the right balance between in-person and remote work, as well as between mandates and persuasion. A recent WTW survey reports that leaders expect more than half of their employees (55%) to work either fully remotely or hybrid in three years, compared with 15% before the pandemic.
Effective leaders take six actions as employees return to offices:
Effective leaders understand that few companies can do it all, and they manage inevitable trade-offs. For example, if an organization offers less flexible work arrangements, it may create offsets such as more attractive work environments, benefits and pay.
Effective leaders stay focused on the needs of employees and their organizations, striking a balance to support employee wellbeing and business priorities.
A version of this article originally appeared on Forbes on September 29, 2023.
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