Help Employees Transition Back to the Workplace

2020 and 2021 have introduced new challenges and opportunities for businesses and employees. It’s been a whirlwind of change, and all that disruption can bring about a lot of uncertainty and anxiety.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Martec Group surveyed employees and 62% of them reported to have positive mental health. However, that has drastically changed. An updated survey showed that only 28% reported having positive mental health and 42% of workers reported difficulty focusing and increased stress levels.

The statistics suggest that prolonged work-from-home assignments could have a major impact on the mental health of employees.

However, despite the reports and the surveys, not all employees want to return to the office. The reasoning may be based on fear, concerns, anxiety or even inability. A lot has changed over the past 17 months.

Are you reopening your facility after being closed partially or fully for the pandemic? Check out the recently updated Reopen Responsibly, A "New Normal" Guide for Safe and Healthy Workplaces.

To have a successful campaign and get employees excited about returning to the office (RTO), you will need to bridge the gaps between business needs, the wants of executives, and the uncertainty that employees feel, as well as overcome preconceived notions or opinions about remote work.