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\"Earning<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Employees enjoy the freedom to work in the comfort of their homes, but the inherent human need for social interaction poses an unexpected challenge. Imagine a pendulum, swinging between the liberty to work in one\u2019s preferred setting, and the longing for camaraderie that often draws us out of our cocoons. This balance, delicate yet pivotal, became the crux of the evolving work landscape<\/a>. The Eptura<\/a> Workplace Index report highlights these tensions, saying \u201cOffice attendance headlines of 2022 confirmed one thing for senior management: the commute must be earned and not mandated from their supervisors. Employees want the freedom to choose when and where to work.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Era of Earned Commutes<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Consider this: the office transformed into a bustling bazaar, where employees converge not out of obligation, but for the allure of connection. It\u2019s as if workspaces morphed into social hubs, buzzing with energy, each individual lured by the promise of collaboration and camaraderie. The rhythm of office attendance resumed, not as a dictated routine, but as a magnetic attraction.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

That\u2019s the ideal, right? The reality is not so utopian, with plenty of conflicts over return to work in companies like Amazon, Apple, Disney, Starbucks, Lyft, and many more.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

We do see some support for boosted collaboration in the report, with room booking check-ins growing from 56% in Q1 of 2022 to a robust 76% in Q1 2023, a testament to the growing affinity for the office as a space for collaboration and connection. And we saw a seismic shift ushered in a surge in desk bookings across Asia-Pacific (196%), Europe, the UK (796%), and the Americas (117%).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Flexibility vs. Certainty: The Tightrope Walk<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

However, every coin has two sides. With flexibility comes a dash of uncertainty. Imagine juggling a dozen balls while balancing on a unicycle on a tightrope. Sounds challenging? That\u2019s precisely the hurdle facility management and corporate real estate teams face when accommodating the ebb and flow of workspace demand.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Yet, amid this uncertainty, a clear pattern emerged. The mid-week period, from Tuesday to Thursday, marked the peak of demand, providing a degree of predictability amidst the fluidity of flexible work.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Cost Center or Value Add: The Great Workspace Dilemma<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Now, let\u2019s confront the elephant in the room \u2013 cost. Amid the push to transform workplaces into modern utopias, the financial implications loom large. It\u2019s akin to crafting a gourmet dish; while the end result is exquisite, the ingredients don\u2019t come cheap.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

However, the data sings a different tune. The steady increase in meeting room-based activity across all regions signals an undeniable shift towards value addition. Workplaces are no longer just physical structures housing employees; they have metamorphosed into hubs of creativity and collaboration, attracting individuals not just for the physical workspace, but for the enriching experience they offer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Striking the Balance: CO2 Targets vs. Cost<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Lastly, let\u2019s address the environmental conundrum. On one hand, there\u2019s the ambitious objective to halve emissions in the next seven years by 2030 across many companies. On the other, the daunting prospect of high initial costs looms. It\u2019s like attempting to climb a mountain with a heavy backpack \u2013 the goal is noble, but the journey, taxing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Yet, as the saying goes, where there\u2019s a will, there\u2019s a way. By harvesting data on energy consumption, water usage, and maintenance, organizations can fine-tune their strategies and chart a course towards cost-effective sustainability.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Amid this tumultuous landscape, an exciting trend emerges \u2013 the rise of sustainability jobs. Picture a phoenix rising from the ashes. In this case, the phoenix is the job market, rejuvenated by the advent of sustainability roles.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The World Economic Forum\u2019s Future of Job Report 2023 heralds the arrival of this new era. Roles like Sustainability Specialists, Renewable Energy Engineers, and Solar Energy Installation and System Engineers are burgeoning, adding a fresh hue to the employment spectrum.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Conclusion: The Future of Work in Our Hands<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

So, what does this all mean for us? The lessons from 2022 serve as stepping stones towards a future that cherishes employee freedom, values connection, and embraces sustainable growth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

We\u2019re not just predicting the future; we\u2019re actively shaping it. We\u2019re transforming the office commute from a mandate to a choice, from a requirement to an opportunity. We\u2019re turning offices into hubs of creativity and innovation that employees are eager to commute to. And amid all this, we\u2019re sowing the seeds for burgeoning job roles in sustainability.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Brace yourselves, dear readers. The future of work is not a distant dream, but a tangible reality we\u2019re crafting. The office commute is not a mandate. It\u2019s a choice, an opportunity, and most importantly, a journey that needs to be earned. Because, in the end, it\u2019s not just about getting to work, it\u2019s about making work, work for us.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Key Take-Away<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The future of work involves employees choosing when and where to work, prioritizing collaboration and connection, and embracing sustainable growth<\/em>...><\/em>Click to tweet<\/em><\/a> <\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Image credit: Jonathan Borba\/Pexels<\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Originally published in\u00a0Disaster Avoidance Experts<\/a><\/em> on April 22, 2023<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Dr. Gleb Tsipursky<\/a> was lauded as \u201cOffice Whisperer\u201d and \u201cHybrid Expert<\/a>\u201d by The New York Times<\/em> for helping leaders use hybrid work to improve retention and productivity while cutting costs. He serves as the CEO of the boutique future-of-work consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts<\/a>. Dr. Gleb wrote the first book on returning to the office and leading hybrid teams after the pandemic, his best-seller Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams: A Manual on Benchmarking to Best Practices for Competitive Advantage<\/em><\/a> (Intentional Insights, 2021). He authored seven books in total, and is best know for his global bestseller, Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters<\/em><\/a> (Career Press, 2019). His cutting-edge thought leadership was featured in over 650 articles and 550 interviews in Harvard Business Review<\/em><\/a>, Forbes<\/em><\/a>,<\/em> Inc. Magazine<\/em><\/a>, USA Today<\/em><\/a>, CBS News<\/em><\/a>, Fox News<\/em><\/a>, Time<\/em><\/a>, Business Insider<\/em><\/a>, Fortune<\/em><\/a>, and elsewhere<\/a>. His writing was translated into Chinese, Korean, German, Russian, Polish, Spanish, French, and other languages. His expertise comes from over 20 years of consulting<\/a>, coaching<\/a>, and speaking and training<\/a> for Fortune 500 companies from Aflac to Xerox. It also comes from over 15 years<\/a> in academia as a behavioral scientist, with 8 years as a lecturer at UNC-Chapel Hill and 7 years as a professor at Ohio State. A proud Ukrainian American, Dr. Gleb lives in Columbus, Ohio. In his free time, he makes sure to spend abundant quality time with his wife to avoid his personal life turning into a disaster. Contact him at Gleb[at]DisasterAvoidanceExperts[dot]com, follow him on LinkedIn @dr-gleb-tsipursky<\/a>, Twitter @gleb_tsipursky<\/a>, Instagram @dr_gleb_tsipursky<\/a>, Facebook<\/a> @DrGlebTsipursky, Medium @dr_gleb_tsipursky<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, and RSS<\/a>, and get a free copy of the Assessment on Dangerous Judgment Errors in the Workplace<\/em><\/a> by signing up for the free Wise Decision Maker Course at https:\/\/disasteravoidanceexperts.com\/newsletter\/<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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He serves as the CEO of the boutique consulting, coaching, and training firm Disaster Avoidance Experts, which uses a proprietary methodology based on groundbreaking research to help leaders and organizations maximize their bottom lines by addressing potential threats, seizing unexpected opportunities, and resolving persistent personnel problems. His clients include Aflac, Balance Employment Assistance Provider, Edison Welding Institute, Fifth Third Bank, Honda, IBM, International Coaches Federation, Ohio Hospitals Association, National Association of Women Business Owners, Sentinel Real Estate, The Society for Human Resource Management, RealManage, The Columbus Foundation, Vistage, Wells Fargo, the World Wildlife Fund, and over a hundred others who achieve outstanding client results. You can learn more about that here: https:\/\/disasteravoidanceexperts.com\/about Dr. Tsipursky also has a strong research and teaching background in behavioral economics and cognitive neuroscience with over 15 years in academia, including 7 years as a professor at the Ohio State University and before that a Fellow at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. His dozens of peer-reviewed academic publications include journals such as Behavior and Social Issues, Journal of Social and Political Psychology, and International Journal of Existential Psychology and Psychotherapy. His civic service includes over 4 years as the Chair of the Board of Directors of Intentional Insights, an educational nonprofit advocating for research-based decision-making in all life areas. He also co-founded the Pro-Truth Pledge, a civic project to promote truthfulness and integrity for individual professionals and leaders in the same way that the Better Business Bureau serves as a commitment for businesses. He serves on the Advisory Board of Canonical Debate Lab and Planet Purpose, and is on the Editorial Board of the peer-reviewed journal Behavior and Social Issues. A highly in-demand international speaker, Dr. Tsipursky has over two decades of professional speaking experience across North America, Europe, and Australia. He gets top marks from audiences for his highly facilitative, interactive, and humor-filled speaking style and the way he thoroughly customizes speeches for diverse audiences. Meeting planners describe Dr. Tsipursky as \"very relatable,\" as \"a snap to work with,\" and as someone who \"does everything that you would want a speaker to do.\" Drawing on best practices in adult learning, his programs address the wide spectrum of diverse learning styles, as attested by enthusiastic client testimonials and references. He regularly shares the stage with prominent leaders, for example recently speaking on a roundtable panel with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Elhadj As Sy, Chancellor of Austria Brigitte Bierlein, CEO of Penguin Random House Markus Dohle, and billionaire philanthropist and Chair of the Bertelsmann Management Company Liz Mohn. You can learn more about his speaking and see videos here: https:\/\/disasteravoidanceexperts.com\/speaking\/ Dr. Tsipursky earned his PhD in the History of Behavioral Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2011, his M.A. at Harvard University in 2004, and his B.A. at New York University in 2002. He lives in and travels from Columbus, OH. In his free time, he enjoys tennis, hiking, and playing with his two cats, and most importantly, he makes sure to spend abundant quality time with his wife to avoid disasters in his personal life. Learn more about him at https:\/\/DisasterAvoidanceExperts.com\/GlebTsipursky, contact him at Gleb[at]DisasterAvoidanceExperts[dot]com, follow him on Instagram @dr_gleb_tsipursky and Twitter @gleb_tsipursky. 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