As vaccinations ramp up and mandates are lifted, business leaders around the world are navigating what a post-pandemic work life looks like. We surveyed C-level executives across Evanta communities to understand their perspectives on creating a new “normal” at their organizations. This is what more than 950 C-level leaders are saying in June.
Concerns About Company Culture
When asked about their top business concerns, 70% of C-level executives selected maintaining culture and engagement and 65% said employee retention and recruitment. This could be a reflection of the fact that executives are grappling with their workforce strategies and recognizing the impacts of organizational decisions on culture and recruiting.
Returning to the Office
47% of business leaders report that they have some employees back in the office already this spring, and 22% have a timeline of less than 3 months.
Remote Work Going Forward
75% of C-level executives report that their companies will offer some type of hybrid option between remote work and the office, and only 6% say that working remotely will no longer be an option at all. One executive notes that their hybrid approach is for “non-client-facing, critical and difficult to fill positions,” while another says, “Remote work has always been available. Not much will change here.”
Long-Term Impact of Remote Work
On their top concerns about the long-term effects of working remotely, 40% of executives say maintaining company culture, followed by 23% who are concerned about team communication and alignment.
Back to Business Travel
Only 21% of C-level leaders have resumed business travel now, while another 28% expect to start traveling again in less than 3 months.
Returning to In-Person Meetings
69% of executives are either very excited or somewhat excited to return to in-person events and meetings.
Thrilled and enthusiastic to finally be able to really connect again.”
If you are a business leader trying to navigate the new normal, explore an opportunity to collaborate with your peers or join a community discussion at Evanta.com/Calendar.
