Archived Insight | September 22, 2021

How Do Americans Feel About Returning to the Office?

Organizations of all sizes went remote during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now many have postponed returning to the workplace due to virus variants. Recent constant workforce changes serve as a reminder to avoid using HR approaches that are decades old when dealing with new generations of employees that organizations need to recruit and retain.

Segal surveyed over 500 Americans and learned almost the same percentage of people are eager to return to the office as those that are not.

View the Survey Results

Business People On A Safety Greeting For Covid 19 On Office Lobby With Face Mask Download the Infographic

Return to Work Infographic

Segal’s survey brings to light:

  • Remote work’s top perks
  • The ideal hybrid weekly schedule for on-site and remote work
  • How Americans feel about requiring the COVID-19 vaccine before returning to the workplace

The survey shows that returning to the office is complicated. Consider: What do people dread about returning to the workplace? What do people enjoy about spending time with colleagues that needs to be replicated? Once you know the answers to these questions, then you can address the issues effectively.

Have questions about returning to the workplace? We have answers.

See how we can help. 

Speak With Us

See related insights

Young Woman Working From Home On Her Laptop Drinking Coffee

Remote Work Policy for the Long Haul

Your HR policy guide for a sustainable remote workforce.

Organizational Effectiveness, Corporate

Read Full Insight

Executive Team Listening To Contrary Views From Colleague

How Corporate Boards Should Manage Human Capital Risk

Learn more about the oversight of human capital risks.

Healthcare Industry, DEI

Read Full Insight

Two Women Colleagues Laughing While Standing In A Cafe At Their Workplace

Employee Personalization: More Important Than Ever

Data-driven employee personalization can improve engagement and help organizations thrive.

Communications, Consulting Innovation

Read Full Insight

This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax or investment advice. You are encouraged to discuss the issues raised here with your legal, tax and other advisors before determining how the issues apply to your specific situations.