The Cisco report emphasizes the importance of flexibility and communication in hybrid work strategies. It highlights that while many organizations enforce return-to-office (RTO) mandates, 77% of employees feel these policies stem from mistrust. High-performing talent desires flexibility, and a significant portion is willing to leave if their needs aren't met. Interestingly, while 73% of employees feel more productive in-office, the demand for a balanced approach is clear, underscoring that trust and autonomy enhance workplace culture and employee satisfaction.
Flexibility means that there's an ability to take into consideration the needs of every individual. One of the big ah-hah's from the study is that flexibility makes top performers perform better.
Employers consistently overestimated the positive impact of RTO policies on productivity and well-being, while 77% of employees said they thought strict mandates were driven by a lack of trust.
Top talent expects hybrid opportunities, and 78% said they might leave a company if work policies weren't flexible enough. Community and collaboration remain key aspects of office culture.
Eighty-five percent of high performers believed in-office time helped their career, even if only 34% preferred working from the office.
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