Dr. Gleb Tsipursky – The Office Whisperer
Nirit Cohen – WorkFutures
Angela Howard – Culture Expert
Drew Jones – Design & Innovation
Jonathan Price – CRE & Flex Expert
With vaccinations being distributed and some areas looking to slowly reopen, now is the time for workers to plan how they want their post-pandemic workplace to look like.
Unsurprisingly, it will not be a total return to pre-pandemic normalcy. Surveys have found that people performed exceptionally well in remote working environments.
However, this is still not a one-size-fits-all approach. That’s why strategic planning is essential.
Understanding what you as a worker enjoyed from working from home, as well as what you may have missed about the office can help build a plan that balances all your workplace needs.
While the flexibility and lack of commute have been some of the biggest benefits to working at home, many professionals have said they miss socializing with their colleagues or simply lack the appropriate home office space to be productive.
If you’re a worker, it’s important to communicate with your manager or supervisor about your work experience over the past year, including what has and hasn’t worked.
Doing this allows you to take the necessary actions to make sure your new work environment is well-thought-out.
Addressing any potential obstacles that can come with this arrangement, and informing your employer about how they could potentially help, will be the best method moving forward.
