This IDC Market Perspective highlights how mandated return-to-office policies are ineffective, damaging productivity, engagement, and talent retention. Flexible work models — supported by AI — offer a much better alternative by enhancing productivity, collaboration, and employee satisfaction."Despite media reports about the demise of flexible work, our data shows that more than half of employees in Europe would look for new jobs if their companies mandated a full return to the office. Therefore, service and technology providers have an opportunity, especially with AI-based solutions, to ensure employees have the necessary technology to work effectively in flexible work settings," said Meike Escherich, associate research director and IDC's EMEA Lead for Future of Work.
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New Market Developments and Dynamics
Do Return-to-Office Mandates Guarantee Productivity?
Why Corporate Culture Will Suffer
Talent Management Will also Become More Difficult
How AI Enables More Productive Flexible Work
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