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3. Home and Work, Blends and Bounds During the pandemic, newly remote employees struggled to maintain a separation between their work and home life. Now, with post-pandemic returns to the office complete, the line between work and home is more blended than ever before. Although there’s still a large number of employees working from home, 2022 has seen a shift into hybrid ways of working. In 2023, more employees will choose a hybrid working pattern, seeking out the benefits of a physical location while still having the freedom to choose to work remotely when they need to. Although in 2023 we expect to see power swing back to employers – as the last
few years have seen businesses fight for talent – even in a downturn, it will be up to businesses to help facilitate this migration back into the office through supporting employees who have been working remotely. There are a number of ways that employers can make this transition easier for employees, but understanding that the role of the office has changed is the first step. The office is no longer a place for routine tasks and business as usual, its purpose now is to provide an environment that serves as a hub for creative collaboration, socialization, team building and personal development. In 2023 we will see many more organizations recognize this and adapt their environments accordingly.
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