How to manage: Rethink of office management needed for blended and remote working

A new study by Allianz Partners Ireland reveals that 51% of workers want to work entirely from home, while the other 49% want a blend between office and home

In the pandemic age, many workers have grown used to conducting business entirely by video call. Picture: Getty

With the world economy reopening, managers are faced with the challenges of supporting their employees as they bring a significant part of the workforce back to the office in the coming months.

Before the pandemic, most people who could work from home rarely did. Now, however, companies who do not offer the working-at-home perk may not attract skilled employees moving forward.

Among employees at Allianz Partners Ireland, 49 per cent want a blend of office ...