30 MAR K E TWATCH Employees who can choose where they work are happier in their job, according to research from audio and visual technology provider Jabra. Despite this, only one in five are currently able to do so, and although 60 per cent of employees prefer hybrid working, only 39 per cent can. The 2022 edition of the Hybrid Ways of Working global report surveyed 2,800 knowledge workers across six countries worldwide, analysing employee sentiments and motivations around the physical workspace in the hybrid working era. “We are entering the next stage of the hybrid working journey and employees have seen that a vast majority of them still excel at their jobs regardless of where they are,” said Nigel Dunn, managing director for EMEA North at Jabra. “At a time when companies are asking for a return to the office, many employees are calling for more power to determine their own work arrangement.” The report showed that employees with full control over their work arrangement unanimously report a higher work experience score than their medium and low autonomy counterparts. These differences are most apparent when it comes to feeling a sense of belonging, productivity, trust in leaders, worklife balance, and mental well-being. “Autonomy will be an essential part of improving employees’ satisfaction and engagement at work and key to stabilising the foundational pillars of organisational culture and success,” said Dunn. The report also highlighted the rise of the ‘anywhere office’. In fact, 64 per cent of Generation Z consider their office to be their laptop, headset and wherever they can get a strong internet connection. This highlights the growing importance of technology in defining the employee experience. “In the last two years, what started as a necessary shift to remote working has evolved into the greatest work experiment of all time,” said Dunn. “Leaders should reassess what employees really need to improve the hybrid working experience and how to make this a long-term success. Empower employees to choose where they prefer to work and give them the technology, tools and support to thrive and be productive in any environment.” Read the full report at: www.jabra.co.uk/hybridwork/2022 Choosing where you work from makes you happier, says Jabra
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