Employees Look Forward to Office Return But Expect Upgrades for Hybrid Work and AI Tech
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Employees have positive views on returning to offices but expect spaces to accommodate hybrid work and AI tech (72% positive about returning, 47% say offices aren't equipped)
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Leading factors driving office returns are optimizing productivity, preserving culture, maintaining communication
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Employers committing to invest in AI tools by 2025 (73% US employers investing in AI collaboration software)
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Mismatch between older and younger workers in terms of remote/in-office benefits
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Potential loss of expanded economic opportunity if fully in-office work returns, some in-person meetings still valuable