Office Report 2021
Office report 2021!
How to create a good team spirit at a distance? Which age group has had the most difficulty in the office during the pandemic? And what can you as a manager or supervisor do to optimize the work environment in the office?
In this report, we have gathered statistics and important insights about the new office life and what we as office workers may long for most right now. Check out the Office Reports 2021!
Social relationships are as important as the job
According to a survey by Airtasker, 70% (out of a total of 1004 full-time employees) answered that they value social relationships at work as much as getting the job done. * The spontaneous and informal interactions that risk disappearing in hybrid and teleworking are not distractions or being unproductive - they nurture productivity and innovation.Read more about why the offices of the future will revolve around cooperation and community.
* According to a survey from Airtasker 2020. 1004 full-time employees across the United States were surveyed, of which 505 worked remotely.
We long for more social time with one another
It has grown a longing in us to socialize for the past two years. And the same goes for work. 67% answer that they long for more personal time with the team. * But what does research say about social interactions in the office?Read more about the benefits of shared breaks in the office.
* According to the 2021 Work Trend Index survey by Microsoft.
A team spirit is lacking without meetings.
A survey by Tele2 & Sifo Kantar about new ways of working during the pandemic shows that more than half of the respondents believe that it affects the team spirit when you meet too rarely. A majority lack coffee breaks and small talk between colleagues and 49% think that teleworking affects the team spirit. *Find smart activity tips for you and your team here.
* According to the survey "New ways of working" from Tele2 & Sifo Kantar in 2020.
A good work environment = Satisfied and productive employees
Employees who are satisfied with their work environment are 16% more productive, 18% more likely to stay and 30% more attracted to their workplace compared to competitors. * Companies that are willing to adapt the office to the employee and its well-being will not only increase productivity but also their ability to attract talent.Read more about the benefits of an attractive work environment in the office .
* According to a survey from Gartner research 2018.
Take care of Generation Z!
A study conducted by Microsoft shows that "Generation Z" - people born between 1997–2012, is the generation that experienced telework during the pandemic most painful. * The study found that participants age group had more difficulty feeling engaged and excited about their work, get your voice heard during meetings or present new ideas compared to older generations. *Read more about the challenges Generation Z faces.
* According to the 2021 Work Trend Index by Microsoft.
Time to change the office
66% of all business leaders are considering redesigning their office to be better suited for hybrid environments. * Do you have the plan and the right tools to implement a change?* According to the 2021 Work Trend Index survey by Microsoft.
