60% of workers would quit if forced back to the office full-time
Three-fifths of workers would quit their jobs if their employers forced them to return to the office on a full-time basis.
A new survey by Remit Consulting found that while more than two-thirds of workers said they enjoyed going to the office, mandatory attendance might prove a step too far.
But while 69% said they enjoyed going to the office, 11% said they did not, and 21% said they did not know. However, those in favour rose to 77% among entry-level roles and 75% for those under 35.
Three-fifths of workers would quit their jobs if their employers forced them to return to the office on a full-time basis.
A new survey by Remit Consulting found that while more than two-thirds of workers said they enjoyed going to the office, mandatory attendance might prove a step too far.
But while 69% said they enjoyed going to the office, 11% said they did not, and 21% said they did not know. However, those in favour rose to 77% among entry-level roles and 75% for those under 35.
The survey of 175 people found that face-to-face meetings were the main reason bringing workers to the office, with more than 52% ranking it as their top draw. A change of environment came second, followed closely by the fact that they were required to by their employer.
Other factors included concerns over the impact working from home might have on their career and inadequate workspace at home.
The main reason cited to not go back to the office full-time was the cost of the commute. More than 70% said this was their top concern, followed by anxieties about public transport.
However, about half of those questions also said there were too many distractions at the office and that they could focus better at home. Some added that the technology they had at home was superior to that offered at the office.
Lead researcher, Elijah Lewis, said: “The traditional office is undergoing a renaissance, not a redundancy, and the data points towards a future where the physical workspace is more adaptive to individual needs, potentially heralding a new era in office design and functionality.”
He added: “The future of the office is one where every square foot is curated to foster engagement, productivity, and well-being. It is essential that business occupiers, landlords, asset managers, and developers work together, to embrace this evolution to create office environments that are not only functional but also inspirational, that will draw professionals back to the workplace, not because they have to be there, but because they want to be.”
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