In-Person Work in Office Buildings: Advantages and Benefits for Both Employees and Employers

The pandemic in March 2020 completely changed the way things are done inside companies. Remote work started gaining momentum and employees had to adjust to the new requirements that this way of working from home entailed.

For some employers, remote work meant new challenges. Many companies have had to handle the complexity of remote collaboration and manage different relationships with individuals.

As the pandemic was winding down, new ways of working emerged, such as hybrid work, allowing employees to work remotely a few days a week and work in an office building for the remaining days.

Today, after five years of remote work, some employees and employers have noticed that in-person work provides advantages and benefits for business growth and professional development.

Advantages of Working in an Office Building

For employees, there are several advantages to working in-person in an office building.

After being isolated for a long time, they can now enjoy a rich social life with the other employees of the company. This can manifest through friendly exchanges, lunch at the office or at the restaurant with other members of the team, breaks that allow employees to freely discuss topics other than ones related to work, etc.

Moreover, going back to in-person work helps work teams to exchange face to face in the meeting room, take advantage of each other’s input, and benefit from more efficient work. Teamwork in an office building gives every employee the opportunity to quickly benefit from the expertise of their colleagues and find convincing solutions to the challenges of the day.

Additionally, going back to in-person work helps employees meet new people, including those that are just joining the team and who will benefit from the contributions of more experienced team members. The youngest employees will be able to socialize with the other members of the team, share their expertise, discuss together to complete projects faster, participate in the company’s social culture, and much more.

Finally, returning to the office promotes better collaboration between employees. It’s easier to get help from colleagues. There’s always a colleague a few steps away who you can ask for advice or help to find a solution to an issue. In an office building where all employees are present, information sharing is more effective, teamwork more productive, and decision-making faster.

There are other advantages, but these examples show to what extent in-person work in an office building is worthwhile for the company and its employees.

Benefits for Companies

After an extended period of physical distancing, employers want to reconnect with their employees and put at their disposal spaces that are likely to encourage interactions, teamwork, interservice collaborations and general effectiveness.

Company leaders appreciate being able to interact with their employees on a regular basis, exchange in person with the main employees, take advantage of direct communication, and feel the presence of employees in an environment that fosters the company’s success.

Although modern employers are looking for productivity and efficiency, they also want to increase interpersonal relationships at the office, motivate employees on site, create solid foundations for company growth, enable project development on site, take decisions rapidly, and ensure the well-being of all the teams.

Companies in an office building can also take advantage of a larger professional network, access to more comprehensive services, a stronger brand image, more extensive collaboration opportunities, better transmission of company culture, more extensive participation in this culture, better company integration, increased socialization, etc.

In short, companies have a lot to gain from ensuring all the work teams are under the same roof. Of course, it’s more productive and profitable for the company when everyone is at the office, but more generally, company culture will be more influential in person.

Groupe Accueil : A Smart Choice for Your Company

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