A recent survey carried out by Infojobs in partnership with the TopRH Group revealed that the return to face-to-face work has generated negative impacts on the quality of life of many people.
According to the study, 64.4% of respondents who were at home office and returned to the face-to-face system reported a worsening in their quality of life.
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In addition, the survey found that 58.3% of participants felt less productive at the end of a face-to-face work day, while only 21.3% said they felt more productive. These numbers reveal that the transition to face-to-face work has not been easy for most.
An important point highlighted by respondents is the lack of preparation by companies to create a management and engagement environment during this process of resuming face-to-face activities.
According to 73.9% of respondents, the Human Resources department has not implemented effective strategies to facilitate the transition.
mitigating measures
Some companies have sought to minimize the impact of returning to the office through measures such as working hours flexible (23.1%), actions aimed at well-being and mental health (21.8%) and improvements in office facilities (18,4%).
These initiatives aim to provide a more comfortable environment adapted to the needs of employees, aiming to improve their experience when returning to face-to-face meetings.
Benefits of the hybrid model and the home office
The hybrid work model or even the home office brought a series of benefits to employees, who began to enjoy life's small pleasures previously limited due to the time spent commuting.
Thus, with more free time, professionals felt more willing to take courses, spend more time with their families and enjoy leisure time.
Lack of consultation with employees
The TopRH survey also revealed that in 78.5% of cases, companies did not consult the opinion of employees before deciding to return to the face-to-face work model.
This lack of dialogue and employee participation can lead to dissatisfaction and frustration, since 58.4% of respondents said they would like to have more days off. remote work and fewer face-to-face days.
Cultural discomforts in the work environment
When questioned about the necessary cultural changes in the current work model, the employees demonstrated discomfort with unnecessary meetings (18.6%), leaders unprepared for remote management (14.2%) and leaders toxic (12%).
These factors impact the well-being and satisfaction of employees, contributing to a less productive and healthy work environment.