Examine global attitudes toward returning to work after the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out how companies are navigating cultural differences and employee preferences for flexible working arrangements
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies are considering their options for returning to work. Despite this, attitudes towards this vary greatly from country to country.
According to a survey by Ipsos conducted for the World Economic Forum, two-thirds of people worldwide are interested in working flexibly. Most respondents (30%) said they would consider looking for another job if forced to return to work full-time.
There are also differences in attitudes toward flexible working among different demographic groups. Women, parents of school-age children, adults under 35 and those with higher education and income favoured greater flexibility.
In general, a quarter of people wish to work five days a week in the office, with Mexico having the highest support (40%). More than a third of people would like to return to work five days a week in South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Peru, India, and the United States.
According to the ManpowerGroup What Workers Want survey of eight countries, employees in the US and UK are less enthusiastic about returning to work than their counterparts in Germany, France, Italy, Mexico, Singapore and Spain.
There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to returning to work. When making decisions, companies must consider local attitudes and cultural differences.
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