The Return-to-Office Debate: Mandates vs. meeting employees where they are
Release Date: 03/20/2024
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info_outlineThe Return-to-office debate is real!
While some employers continue to provide flexibility post-pandemic, others impose stringent mandates without meeting employees where they are.
Today we sit down with Joie Karcher, CEO, business owner and over 20 years of experience in Big Tech who advises on how to best navigate the post-COVID working world.
We touch on:
- The role of purpose in RTO conversations - challenging employers on the why behind certain mandates / policies --> is there evidence for in-office being correlated with greater productivity?
- How to be an advocate for yourself and have meaningful & constructive conversations with your employer about your needs when it comes to work arrangements
- How to listen to reflect vs. listening to respond when having those conversations
- The impact of return-to-office mandates on workforce diversity
We welcome any additional input, studies or comments regarding this ongoing debate - especially as we gather more data around the impact of return-to-office policies. Email us at: whereisthelinepod@gmail.com
Get in touch with Joie via LinkedIn and check out her staffing business "Your Talent Now".
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