This week on The JSA Blog, we’re sharing some news based on what we are seeing in the current marketplace.
As employees are transitioning back to working in the office, there are a lot of adjustments to be made after spending a great deal of time working from home. After all, many developed new habits and routines over the past 3+ years and getting used to working the “old way” may take some getting used to again.
There are many employees who preferred their work from home arrangement, so companies need to be aware of the potential tension in bringing their employees back to the office and be prepared to ease them into the transition as smoothly as possible. In this new landscape, attending to the needs and well-being of employees holds greater significance for business leaders than ever before.
According to Entrepreneur.com, here are 3 overlooked mistakes when transitioning employees back to the office:
- Failing to collect employee feedback through appropriate methods. Neglecting this aspect can lead to a lack of insight into employees’ concerns, preferences, and needs, resulting in a disconnected workforce and potentially hindering the smooth reintegration into the office environment. Employees want to be heard and feel that the organization is accommodating them at least in some ways as this transition isn’t always the easiest for everyone.
- Not offering enough flexibility in the return to office plan. Neglecting to accommodate diverse circumstances and preferences might lead to decreased morale, reduced productivity, and challenges in striking a balance between work arrangements, ultimately hindering the overall effectiveness of the return-to-office strategy. Being too strict and heavy handed in the return to office plan can backfire with employees who feel they’ve proven their loyalty, production and success in a flexible work situation for years now.
- Inefficient utilization of employees and teams. Overlooking the optimization of talents and resources might lead to disparities in work distribution, lowered team morale, and hindered collaboration, thereby impeding a seamless and productive reintegration process.
For more details and to read the full article from Entrepreneur.com, click the link below!
