According to a February 2022 Gallup study of over 12,000 U.S. employees, about four in 10 workers are currently either hybrid (working remotely part of the week) or working entirely from home. Whatss more, regardless of their current situation, nearly seven in 10 workers say they would prefer to be fully remote or hybrid.
Furthermore, about eight in 10 "remote-capable employees"—whose job can be done remotely at least part of the time—are currently hybrid or fully remote. A staggering nine in 10 of these remote-capable workers want to be fully remote or hybrid.
In response to this desire for remote work flexibility, employers are making long-term plans for what their future offices and workweeks will look like.
A toxic work culture is the biggest reason why people quit, and it's 10 times even more important than pay, according to research published in the MIT Sloan Management Review. But what exactly does a toxic workplace actually look like?
Researchers analyzed 1.4 million Glassdoor reviews from nearly 600 major U.S. companies and found employees describe toxic workplaces in five main ways: non-inclusive, disrespectful, unethical, cutthroat and abusive.
"Building inclusive workplaces that meet employee needs, while fostering a healthy approach to work, improves productivity, enhances relationships, and is critical to success," said Mark Bordo, CEO, Vetster.
"Millennials are three times more likely to have a pet than to have a child. Forward-thinking businesses wishing to retain their talent must make room for our four-legged friends."