Microsoft has released its second annual Work Trend Index Report, titled “Great Expectations: Making Hybrid Work Work,” and it contains some interesting findings about the state of hybrid work since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and remote work two years ago.
The report dishes on how workers view the office, explores a disconnect between executives, managers and employees, and how remote and hybrid work has taken a toll on employee wellness and relationships.
In a news release announcing the 2022 Work Trends Index, Microsoft said one thing is clear: a lot has changed since early 2020.
Read Next: Our Key Takeaways From Microsoft’s 2021 Work Trends Index
“The past two years have left a lasting imprint, fundamentally changing how people define the role of work in their lives,” the company said. “The challenge ahead for every organization is to meet employees’ great new expectations head on while balancing business outcomes in an unpredictable economy.”
However, this “Great Reshuffle” is far from over, with employees rethinking where they want to work and forcing employers to meet them where they are.
We reviewed the report and its key findings, and these are our main takeaways. Click “View Slideshow” here at the top right of this article to read our analysis of this report.
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