2021 Workplace Impact Report
A Data-Driven Approach to Understanding the Evolution of the Workplace
The post-pandemic world is going to see a lot of changes in the workplace. We surveyed more than 1,000 executives from large enterprise companies to understand their approach to workplace transformation and employee experience.
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Key Findings
Hybrid working is the new norm
84% of enterprises are planning to return to the office
65% of those planning to return to office will return to office by Q3 2021
Of those returning, 74% of enterprises will be hybrid, while 26% will be traditional
Technology and Finance are leaders in driving Q3 return to office initiatives
Safety is the top priority for returning to the office
75% of enterprises rated Safety as their primary concern for their return-to-work strategy.
Productivity and Employee Experience are next most pressing concerns.
Collaboration is the key to employee effectiveness
62% of enterprises indicated meetings have increased since COVID began
73% of enterprises utilize at least two collaboration tools
Employees still lack the choice and flexibility they desire
Only 6% of employees returning hybrid, will be able to define their schedules
79% of enterprises will continue to assign seating for at least 1/4 of employees
Investment in smart building technology is on the rise
65% of enterprises are investing in workplace enablement tools
Corporate real estate portfolio will grow, not shrink
82% of enterprises are either investing in or making no changes to their existing portfolio
89% of enterprises are anticipating revenue growth
82% of enterprises are hiring outside of pre-COVID office locations
72% of companies have a diversified asset portfolio, investing in at least one additional asset type along with owned assets
Survey consisted of 1,020 workplace decision-makers across mutually exclusive enterprises with revenue over $1b across various industries.
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Creators
Content Creators:
Shivani Chopra, Workplace Strategist, Data Insights
Ryan Kelly, Night Swim, Creative Director
Contributors:
Anna Lui, Content Director