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Work Trend Index Special Report · September 22, 2022

Hybrid Work Is Just Work. Are We Doing It Wrong?

of leaders say the shift to hybrid work has made it challenging to have confidence that employees are being productive.

leaders say they have full confidence their team is productive

of employees say they need a better reason to go in than just company expectations

of employees say they'd stay longer at a company if they could benefit from learning and development support

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Annual Report · March 16, 2022

Great Expectations: Making Hybrid Work Work

53%

of employees are more likely to prioritize health and wellbeing over work than before the pandemic.

52%

of Gen Z and Millennials are likely to consider changing employers this year, up 3% year-over-year.

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Special Report · January 12, 2022

Technology Can Help Unlock a New Future for Frontline Workers

62%

of all frontline workers say leadership does not prioritize building culture.

63%

of frontline workers are excited about the job opportunities tech create

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Special Report · September 9, 2021

To Thrive in Hybrid Work, Build a Culture of Trust and Flexibility

58%

of Microsoft employees who plan to spend the most and least time in the office plan to do so for the same reason: more focused work

97%

of Microsoft employees say their manager supports their desired work style

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Special Report · April 20, 2021

Research Proves Your Brain Needs Breaks

10min

Taking short breaks between meetings allows the brain to “reset,” reducing a buildup of stress

14

volunteers wore caps to monitor electrical activity in their brains during meetings

TBD

Special Report · March 30, 2021

In Hybrid Work, Managers Keep Teams Connected

20%

New hires' reliance on their managers for onboarding support increased compared to before the pandemic.

3.5X

New hires whose managers played an active role were much more likely to say they were satisfied with their onboarding experience.

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Special Report · September 22, 2022

Hybrid Work Is Just Work. Are We Doing It Wrong?
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Annual Report · March 16, 2022

Great Expectations: Making Hybrid Work Work
Three frontline workers, one in an apron, one in a hard hat, one with a stethoscope, in front of a colorful illustrated background.

Special Report · January 12, 2022

Technology Can Help Unlock a New Future for Frontline Workers
A figure chisels a stone sculpture. Another paints a landscape. Between them, a figure hands each the tools they need to do their jobs.

Special Report · September 9, 2021

To Thrive in Hybrid Work, Build a Culture of Trust and Flexibility
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Special Report · April 20, 2021

Research Proves Your Brain Needs Breaks
TBD

Special Report · March 30, 2021

In Hybrid Work, Managers Keep Teams Connected
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The Next Great Disruption Is Hybrid Work—Are We Ready?
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The Work Trend Index provides data-driven insights to help people and organizations thrive in a rapidly changing world. The annual Work Trend Index is published each spring. Throughout the year, we publish special reports on timely industry topics.

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