WOKINGHAM borough businesses could make workers return to the office before they feel comfortable, according to a new report.
Healthcare provider Benenden Health found more than half (54%) of firms in the South East will ask employees to work on-site even if they are not happy to post-pandemic.
It reported that one fifth (19%) of the region’s employees feel it is too dangerous to return to the office and nearly half (48%) of companies will not make any permanent changes to practices, such as introducing flexible working opportunities.
Naomi Thompson, from Benenden Health, said: “As businesses consider and rollout their return-to-work strategies, employers now have a great opportunity to work together with employees to ensure safety and wellbeing are priorities in any comeback plan.
“Returning to a physical place of work will be easier and more comfortable for some than others and we realise that this presents a challenge for both businesses and employees.”
Ms Thompson suggested employers could canvass employees to find out how they feel.
