S2 Ep. 6 - Returning to Work - Facts & Myths

Have you been working from home since the pandemic and now your company is requesting that you return to the office? Well, that’s a difficult decision that employees have been faced with over the past year or so. In todays’ episode called, “Return to Work - Facts & Myths”, we will discuss the difficult situations employees experience in the workplace and provide some tips on how to build resilience. Now, let’s start today’s conversation!

Transcript

Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S2 Ep. 6 - Return-to-Work - Facts & Myths

Show agenda:

• Transition from remote work to in office

• Questions
  • Pay raises. Bonuses. Benefits and perks. In an inflationary economy still recovering from COVID-19, employers are doing everything in their power to find and keep talent. What impact has the pandemic had on employee decisions to return to work? 
  • As worker power has been on the rise, what impact has this power dynamic had on company culture? 
  • As companies embrace the transition to a hybrid workplace policies, what are some of the pros and cons of these policies? 
    
    

Survey Data insights to Hybrid Working Model from The Conference Board

· After surveying 1,100 corporate executives across several industries around the globe, including 24% from the U.S., the findings revealed that the return-to-office mandates of companies such as Amazon, Disney, and Starbucks represent the exception, not the rule.

In fact, CEOs from the U.S. only 3% indicated they would decrease the availability of remote work in the companies. 

· 5% of respondents said they would expand their hybrid work policies

It’s likely that 2023 will see a slight expansion of employees working remotely suggesting that most companies are finding their hybrid workplace policy to be a successful solution for their organization.

Tips for building resilience amidst difficult situations

Practice acceptance

While we all react to stressful events in different ways, many of us try to protect ourselves by refusing to accept the truth of what’s happening.  Accepting your situation, on the other hand, can free you up to devote your energy to the things that you do have control over.

Reach out to others

Connecting with friends and family when you’re going through tough times can help ease stress, boost your mood, and make sense of all the change and disruption. Instead of feeling like you’re facing your problems alone, you can draw strength and build resilience from having others to lean on.

Invest in self-care

Living through tough times can be both mentally and physically draining.  Since the body and mind are so closely linked, investing in self-care is an important part of building resilience and getting through times of great stress. When your body feels strong and healthy so, too, will your mind.

Stay motivated

Tough times don’t last forever, but by their very nature they’re rarely over quickly. As you plot a road through the darkness, you need to find ways to stay motivated and persevere.

Summary

In summary, post-pandemic, employee attraction and retention have never been more important, as working Americans juggle purchasing power and quality of life amid economic uncertainty. 
 

Guests:

Pod crew questions

• • Renee
  • Karla
  • Lollie
  • Anna

• Conclusion

Join us on a live show! - learn how you can join us on a live show. You'll find the instructions on our Facebook page pinned to the top of the newsfeed:  click here

Call To Action!

Like us on the social media platforms below:

• • Instagram – @truetalkcafe 
  • Facebook - @truetalkcafe
  • Twitter - @truetalkcafe1
• 
  Use hashtags:  #truetalkcafe #TTCTalks #TrueTalkTuesdays
  
  Don’t forget to like us, rate us and leave a review.  We value your feedback.  We want to ensure that we are provide content that resonates with you.  So, please don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts.
  
  Talk soon...