Navigating the Next Great Shift in Tech: Returning to the Office

New Built In Report Shows Employees and Companies Are Not Aligned on the Future of Work

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Jun 15, 2021, 09:02 ET

CHICAGO, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Built In, a technology recruitment platform that elevates the tech industry and its people, today released a new report that reveals companies' and employees' perspectives on returning to the office.

Built In's new survey explores many ways the remote-work experience in 2020 and beyond will change the future of work — offering insights on what companies should do to come into better alignment with the top tech talent they need.

From March to May 2021, Built In surveyed technology professionals and employers across the US. As companies begin planning their return-to-work strategies, the survey explores many ways in which the remote experience in 2020 and beyond is likely to change the future of work. The report provides insights for companies that seek to thrive by coming into alignment with employee and candidate preferences.

"Employees and companies are grappling with how to navigate the new normal," says Sheridan Orr, Chief Marketing Officer, Built In. "Built In engages millions of tech professionals and works with more than 1,800 employers, so we're positioned to understand the gap between what employees want and how far companies are willing to go to accommodate them. In the hottest hiring market we've ever seen in tech, the report shows that companies need to respond to the preferences of their employees and candidates. When companies deliver workplace environments that professionals want, they'll ultimately win and retain top talent."

Key Findings

Most companies (63 percent) have yet to announce their return-to-work plans.
Employees of companies that have announced their plans are unimpressed: 26 percent of employees are either dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with their companies' plans.
22 percent of companies are still unsure whether they will offer flexible work options.
75 percent of technology professionals stated they are at least slightly likely to apply for a new job in the next 12 months.
16 percent of employees said they do not plan to return to the office at all post-COVID.
85 percent of employees said that, when looking for their next job, remote work options will be very important in their decision-making process.

Download the report: https://employers.builtin.com/report-the-great-return-to-the-office

ABOUT BUILT IN
Built In is a revolution in tech recruitment. Its mission is to connect the world through a shared passion for tech and the human need for purpose. The disruptive technology recruitment platform helps more than 1,800 customers, from SMBs to the enterprise, attract best-in-class talent to their technical roles of the future. Through content and digital recruitment solutions, Built In amplifies these companies' brands, whether they want to be known as national, local or remote employers of choice, or leaders in DEI. Monthly, 2.5 million tech professionals, often passive and hard to hire, visit Built In to read about industry trends, grow in their roles and discover companies with missions they want to join. The venture-backed platform has been included in Deloitte's Technology Fast 500™ for two consecutive years and was included in the 2020 Inc. 5000 list. http://www.builtin.com

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