From Fortune:



The 2024 Flex Report indicates that company executives are expected to admit by the end of 2024 that their return-to-office mandates did not improve productivity. Companies are rethinking the need for in-office mandates after it was found that low productivity is a primary challenge for most companies, despite nearly all leaders surveyed mandating some in-office presence per week. In the report, data showed that employees prioritize flexibility, and that over 48% of employees said they would consider quitting an otherwise great job if it didn’t offer a satisfying flexible work policy.

The report suggests that in 2024, companies may give workers more flexibility on how to implement in-office mandates by shifting toward outlining a minimum amount of in-person time which each team can decide how to use for themselves. This more flexible approach is expected to be more beneficial to both companies and employees. The report also discusses the importance of well-run meetings and efficient processes in defining a company as innovative rather than where employees work. An agreement on strategies that align performance and engagement is suggested as companies prepare for 2024.



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