JOURNAL ARTICLE

Return-to-Office Plans Don't Have to Undermine Employee Autonomy.

  • Published In: Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2023. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Shells, Kimberly; Duffy, Caitlin 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses how organizations can navigate the return-to-office transition in a way that preserves employee autonomy and strengthens their connection to the organization. It highlights the importance of enabling employee autonomy to maintain well-being, facilitating connections to fuel growth, and building a culture that fosters inclusion. The article emphasizes the need for organizations to develop strategies that provide guidelines rather than requirements, offer meaningful benefits, and create opportunities for collaboration and connection. It also addresses the challenges of balancing flexibility with connection and the importance of addressing inclusion in a hybrid work environment. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Harvard Business Review Digital Articles. 2023/11, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:173873761
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