Unlike business executives in Europe, executives in the United States are not optimistic about the work-from-home trend. A new study of United States CEOs working from home shows that nearly 80% of respondents believe everyone will be back in the office in a few years.
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Many United States companies are planning to return to the office. This could change the world of work and create a tight labor market.
Most people want to end working from home and return to the office
According to KPMG's 2024 United States CEO Outlook survey, 79% of United States business leaders expect to end working from home within three years. Surveys show that the proportion has more than doubled in just a few months. Only 17% of CEOs still support a hybrid work model, while only 4% stick to the work-from-home trend.
Amazon is an example of a trend that supports back-to-office work. The company requires employees to work in the office five days a week. New research shows that 86% of CEOs want to create incentives to encourage a return to the office. For example, salary increases, promotions, and work priorities will motivate employees to come to the office regularly.
Is it more productive to work from home?
Dr. Frederik Hümmeke examines the question of whether working from home can actually be more productive and happier. Employees who work from home are generally more productive, creative and innovative, he said. Research shows that working from home goes into a fluid state more frequently and for longer periods of time, which increases productivity and satisfaction.
However, working from home won't create the same advantages for everyone. People with low self-organization skills or high sensitivity to stress need closer guidance and social adjustment. Therefore, a flexible office concept that combines working in the office and working from home, complemented by regular video meetings, makes more sense for them. Traditional companies that don't have the necessary remote leadership skills face even greater challenges.
Bank of United States fired employees who worked fraudulently from home
Some time ago, Wells Fargo laid off more than a dozen employees for falsifying their working hours while working from home. The affected asset management staff faked mouse and keyboard behavior, appearing to be efficient. A spokesperson for the bank said Wells Fargo will not tolerate unethical behavior and requires employees to adhere to the highest standards.
The practice of employers examining the manipulation of computer activities is not new. Gadgets that emulate mouse and keyboard movement have become increasingly popular since the pandemic. However, this puts more pressure on employees whose work is accurately recorded, and these employees who go to the toilet or interact with colleagues can also have a negative impact.
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