As employers begin to call their workforce back to the office, the empowered post-pandemic worker is using their newfound leverage to call for the permanent implementation of the hybrid work model and other demands. Since this negotiation process is still in the initial phase, its not clear what new employment standards will emerge. However, experts agree that change must come from both employers and employees. While companies were initially resistant to remote work schemes due to fear of decreased productivity, the pandemic demonstrated that these models were not only possible but effective. At the same time, workers saw a significant impact in mental health as a result of prolonged isolation, which also hindered employees’ sense of belonging to their companies.
Assimilating employee values and offering added-value learning opportunities, especially in digital and technology tools, will significantly facilitate employers’ ability to retain and attract talent. Preparing and upskilling the workforce in th
