
COVID-19 AND THE WORKPLACE: EMPLOYEES IN CANADA WEIGH IN
Here’s a glimpse of how professionals are faring amid the coronavirus crisis and how they feel about returning to the office.
WORKING FROM HOME IS WORKING
79% of employees surveyed are currently working from home. |
60% now realize their job is doable outside the office. |
55% say their work-life balance has improved without a commute. |
26% are more comfortable using technology. |
PARENTS’ PERSPECTIVES
Compared to their peers without children, parents working from home are nearly 20% more likely to say their work-life balance has improved.
RETURNING TO THE OFFICE: THE NEW NORMS
Top measures workers want their company to take as a result of COVID-19:
85% Allowing employees to work from home more frequently. |
73% Having better cleaning protocols. |
68% Holding fewer in-person meetings and trainings. |
48% Staggering employees work schedules. |
40% Changing the office layout. |
26% Requiring employees to wear masks |
The case for personal space
72% will rethink shaking hands with business contacts. |
59% will reconsider traveling for business. |
56% anticipate spending less time in common areas of the office. |
46% worry about being in close proximity to others at the office. |
Source: Robert Half survey of more than 500 workers normally employed in office environments in Canada.
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