McKinsey On Return To Office: Leaders Are Focused On The Wrong Thing

Research from McKinsey & Company reveals that companies enforcing strict return-to-office policies risk talent loss. While employee satisfaction remains constant across different work setups—remote, hybrid, or in-person—the critical issue is the lagging work experience. High burnout rates and a growing intent to quit signify discontent among employees. To address this, leaders should shift their focus from the location of work to improving overall effectiveness, ensuring that how work gets done aligns closely with employee needs and engagement, thus fostering a healthier work environment.

Employee satisfaction across various work arrangements remains consistent, but leaders must focus on improving how work is done rather than obsessing over where it happens.

The growing tension between where employees work and organizational effectiveness highlights the need for leaders to prioritize work experience over office mandates.

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