True Talk Cafe: Real Conversations

Returning to Work - Facts & Myths


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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S2 Ep. 6 - Return-to-Work - Facts & Myths
Show agenda:

  • Transition from remote work to in office
  • Questions

    • Pay raises. Bonuses. Benefits and perks. In an inflationary economy still recovering from COVID-19, employers are doing everything in their power to find and keep talent. What impact has the pandemic had on employee decisions to return to work? 
    • As worker power has been on the rise, what impact has this power dynamic had on company culture? 
    • As companies embrace the transition to a hybrid workplace policies, what are some of the pros and cons of these policies? 
    • Survey Data insights to Hybrid Working Model from The Conference Board
      · After surveying 1,100 corporate executives across several industries around the globe, including 24% from the U.S., the findings revealed that the return-to-office mandates of companies such as AmazonDisney, and Starbucks represent the exception, not the rule.
      In fact, CEOs from the U.S. only 3% indicated they would decrease the availability of remote work in the companies. 
      · 5% of respondents said they would expand their hybrid work policies
      It’s likely that 2023 will see a slight expansion of employees working remotely suggesting that most companies are finding their hybrid workplace policy to be a successful solution for their organization.
      Tips for building resilience amidst difficult situations

      - Practice acceptance
      - Reach out to others
      - Invest in self-care
      - Stay motivated

      Summary

      In summary, post-pandemic, employee attraction and retention have never been more important, as working Americans juggle purchasing power and quality of life amid economic uncertainty. 

      Pod crew questions

        • Renee
        • Karla
        • Lollie
        • Anna

        • Conclusion


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              True Talk Cafe: Real ConversationsBy Renee Stewart