In recent months, as the ‘return to office’ rhetoric has provided ample fodder for reading, there are new suggestions that this countermeasure to ‘work from home,’ is already reversing. A ‘counter to the counter’ so to speak. We believe that this new push-back from employees is solely against a clear distinction from what ADAPTOVATE called the first wave of ‘return to work’ companies.

That is, the first wave including Amazon, Disney and Starbucks, Walmart and notably Twitter mandated a return to work with a striking lack of awareness of what the updated version of a work office should look like. And employees pushed back! The work office must change if companies are to encourage employees back to the office. As well, companies must recognize what employees need at home if hybrid work is to succeed.

As the world emerges from the grips of the COVID-19 pandemic, a crucial challenge lies ahead: reintegrating people back into office environments. The prolonged period of remote work has undoubtedly transformed our professional lives, altering the way we collaborate, work in teams, and solve problems.

This article explores the importance of returning to the office and providing valuable insights on reigniting the collaborative spirit and problem-solving capabilities that may have waned during this unprecedented time.

We believe that a second wave of companies looking to ask employees back to the office is emerging. This time , if we understand what has changed, what’s needed, and how to best serve employees, it may be successful.