A steady increase in office occupancy and a recent decline in the number of available remote positions have led some leaders to declare victory in the long-running campaign to get employees back in the office. But even as the tide of remote work starts to recede, research shows that many employees are reluctant to return to in-person work.
That reluctance presents a serious problem for employers, as dissatisfied employees are much less likely to be productive and much more likely to leave their companies prematurely. This can drive up costs and create a drag on productivity at a pivotal moment in the market.
