Source: www.consulting.ca
Most Canadians (77%) want to be able to work both remotely and in the office, according to a March survey of 2,003 respondents by KPMG Canada.
The idea of a hybrid workplace is popular among Canadians, with 71% saying it should be the standard model for all organizations.
The vast majority (81%) of workers don’t believe their employers are prepared or equipped to handle a hybrid workplace, however. Many workers also fear negative repercussions for working remotely, with 49% feeling they could be overlooked for promotions.
“Although the novelty of everyone working remotely for months on end has worn off, Canadians definitely crave the flexibility to stay at home or go into the office when required,” said Doron Melnick, partner and national leader of KPMG’s people and change practice. “It’s equally clear that Canadians have a lot of concerns about how that will work. For many organizations, it’s uncharted territory.”