Is Remote Work Here to Stay?
Summary
While technology is a big enabler with video conferencing and work collaboration platforms, at least 70% of US employers are still struggling to adapt, according to a survey of more than 2000 HR professionals by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). More than one one-third of US employers polled in the SHRM survey said they faced difficulties with nurturing company culture, team morale, and leave regulations. Additionally, the blurring of work-life space has led to burnout or fatigue among employees who are on call for longer hours while also juggling family responsibilities. Face-to-face meetings would be limited, say 94% of companies in the Gartner study, while protective equipment like masks, gloves, and hand sanitizers would be provided. As companies begin to prepare for the post-pandemic era, they will need to re-examine some of the old ways of working and contend with newer employee expectations.