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| • | Office rethink. As hybrid work picks up steam in the COVID-19 era, companies are rethinking their offices. Businesses hoping to appeal to flexible workers are setting up coffee shops, adding movable walls, and investing in retreat spaces nestled in nature. To foster collaboration, one company removed 66% of its desks and rearranged its office into “neighborhoods,” each having the casual feel of a living room. As companies grapple with the rise of remote work, it’s still not clear how, exactly, the future office will function. [WaPo] | | | | • | Best of both worlds. Many CEOs praise the virtues of in-person work, believing it to support better creativity and greater productivity. But a new survey suggests that some may be overstating the role of the office in keeping workers engaged. A poll of 2,700 employees and business leaders found that hybrid workers were more likely than their nonhybrid peers to report feeling strongly connected to colleagues and leaders. They were also more likely to say that they feel productive, engaged, and happy with their job performance. [Fortune] | | | | • | What US workers want. Americans are craving flexible work, and a remarkable number of them are getting it, reveals a 2022 McKinsey survey. Nearly 60% of respondents said that they are able to work from home for at least part of the week, finds a poll of 25,000 US workers. The ability to work remotely is clearly becoming a more permanent feature of modern workplaces. To effectively compete for talent, employers may need to explore how to offer workers the flexibility they want. | | | | • | Hunting for flexible work. Employees are demanding more autonomy over where and when they work. When asked what motivated a new job search, about one in five job seekers cited the desire to work remotely. A flexible working arrangement was the third most popular reason for job hunting, behind wanting greater pay or hours and better career prospects. See what US workers had to say about working flexibly in six charts, including what type of jobs have the most remote workers, and which groups get more offers to work from home. | | | | — Edited by Belinda Yu | | This email contains information about McKinsey’s research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. | | You received this email because you subscribed to the On Point newsletter. | | | | Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007 | | | |
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