KPMG surveyed U.S. CEOs of companies turning over at least $500 million and found that just one-third expect a full return to the office in the next three years.
So it’s official: Leaders who believe that office workers will be back at their desks five days a week in the near future are now in the small minority.
It’s a complete 360 on their stance last year, when 62% of CEOs surveyed predicted that working from home would end by 2026.
At the time, 90% of CEOs even admitted that they were so steadfast on summoning staff back to their vertical towers that they were sweetening the pot with salary raises, promotions, and favorable assignments to those who showed face more.
But now, bosses are backtracking: Nearly half of CEOs have concluded that the future of work is hybrid—up from 34% last year.
We have a weekly breakfast call. The rules forbid work-chat. It’s only there for team-building.
oh yeah. nothing is as great as enforced socialization. that would be a bit easier for me. I use a standing desk and having a lunch call would suck. also I walk my dog then.