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Microsoft says extreme flexibility, hybrid work to define post-pandemic workplace
73 per cent of business decision makers are considering redesigning physical spaces to better accommodate hybrid work environments
Thursday June 10, 2021 11:38 AM, IANS
New Delhi: While more than 3 in 4 Indian workers (74 per cent) are keen on flexible remote work options, 57 per cent employees feel overworked as digital intensity increases in the country, a new Microsoft report showed on Thursday, as the country prepares to reopen after the lethal second Covid wave.
At the same time, 73 per cent of those surveyed said they are craving more in-person time with their teams.
To prepare, 73 per cent of business decision makers are considering redesigning physical spaces to better accommodate hybrid work environments, according to Microsoft India s first annual ‘Work Trend Index .
Providence College School of Continuing Education (SCE) Professor of Sociology Dr. Susan Dargan discussed how to adjust to a post-pandemic world — and job market — during an appearance on GoLocal LIVE.
Opinion by Darren Allen, Development Manager – Genesis Property
Office spaces of the future need to prioritize collaboration and creativity to integrate the post-pandemic way of working. However, this can’t happen just by shifting some desks around. A massive redesign is needed, as “The Nature of the Post-Pandemic Workplace” report reveals.
The physical space we work in on a daily basis has a significant impact on our physical and mental well-being. Companies that have invested in redesigning their offices to maximize health benefits have seen a huge impact on their employees, from improvements in individuals’ moods and productivity, to increased collaboration and a sense of belonging even during this tough pandemic. Therefore, the office will remain crucial for businesses in the future, even though some may continue to allow employees to work remotely, and others will embrace the hybrid system as a long-term alternative for the post-pandemic way of working.