As businesses call workers back to the office, many are realizing that it will take more than a memo to persuade staff to swap pajama bottoms for a morning commute. The past two years have proved that many tasks can be done from afar, and the ongoing “great resignation” has shown that if a current employer doesn’t meet a worker’s needs, another one will.
“Employees are the new consumers. They are going to vote with their feet about where or when they want to work,” says Joe Brady, the chief executive of Instant Group, which finds and manages office space for businesses. “Work has gone from a noun to a verb—from a place you went to, to a thing you do irrespective of place.”
You have 0 complimentary articles remaining.
Unlimited access + premium benefits for as low as $1.99/month.