By Weston Blasi | June 14, 2023
Younger remote and hybrid workers recognize the downsides of remote and hybrid work, but generally prefer it anyway, according to Deloitte’s 2023 Gen Z and Millennial Survey.
Some of those surveyed were concerned about hindrances to career progression, difficulties connecting with colleagues, lack of mentorship and feelings of isolation.
If your aspirations are to get that corner office, you probably have to move into an in-office role so you can spend the time schmoozing, networking, being front-of-mind, that sort of thing.
SHANE SPRAGGS, CEO OF VIRTIRA
Despite those fears, several polls conducted in the past few years, in addition to Deloitte’s results, show that a majority of workers would prefer some form of hybrid work schedule.
Spraggs noted that people are doing their own calculations for what makes the most sense for them when it comes to work format.
Some people may prefer the flexibility for child-care reasons, while others could be saving money by staying home.
I don’t think I would go for a job that is full-time in the office again. I’m surprised it was ever a thing in the first place — how did we all survive going into the office five days a week?
One of the millennial respondents to Deloitte’s survey was quoted as having said:
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