5 trends defining the hybrid work in 2023 and beyond

Gen Z and Millennials show a strong preference for using physical office spaces to learn, grow, and foster connections within their workplace community

Three years into the pandemic, businesses are dealing with a multitude of crises and are trying to remain productive and profitable Hybrid work practices remain complex and both business leaders and employees are grappling to understand how to adjust business practices to meet the needs of employees

‘The Workplace of the Future' report published by the EPOS, global audio and video brand, in partnership with Foresight Factory, has found the current and emerging trends shaping the future of work, as well as the technology solutions that can help businesses to navigate a long-term hybrid strategy for a productive workforce Here are the key findings of the report:

Employees are prioritising their well-being: Workers everywhere are taking agency of their well-being, both physical and mental, and over half of the workers around the world (53%) say they are more likely to prioritise their well-being compared with life before the pandemic. As a result, workers increasingly expect their employers to form part of their health ecosystems with 38% of employees calling for their employers to support staff by allowing them time off for mental health needs. A further 30% of employees say they want to see businesses dedicating hours for employees to use for mental/physical well-being pursuits Avoiding burnout and pursuing happiness are top drivers: Employee burnout is a persistent issue and 36% of global workers say they have suffered burnout in the last 12 months from ‘working too hard’, a feeling that is greatest among Gen Z (40%) followed by Millennials (42%) Less than half of workers are happy with their current work and life balance (43%), and almost a third (30%) say they intend to change careers to improve their overall happiness

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