Microsoft examined how leaders are approaching the transition to hybrid work.
A survey of 31,102 full-time employees was conducted 30 countries around the globe from January 7, 2022 – February 16, 2022.
Key findings include:
- 53% of employees were more likely to prioritize health and wellbeing over work than before the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Managers feel wedged between leadership and employee expectations.
- 74% of managers said they don’t have the influence or resources to make change for employees.
- 54% of managers said leadership is out of touch with employees.
- 38% of hybrid employees said their biggest challenge is knowing when and why to come into the office.
- 28% of leaders have created team agreements for hybrid work to define why and when to go to the office.
- Meeting habits are changing – meetings now start later on Mondays and finish earlier on Fridays, and there are fewer meetings at lunch time.
- 9-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. are the most popular meeting times.
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