Following the forced migration to working from home (WFH) during the early years of COVID-19, organizations continue to evolve their workplace, some returning to an in-person environment while others continue to provide a WFH option—and some employing a mix of both. The migration of a furloughed and WFH workforce back to places of business looked different for every organization. One thing is clear, however—the management of the process has been without precedent.

 

While the worst of COVID-19 may be behind us, organizations and their employees continue to struggle with the “new normal.” Created to help make the return-to-office transition smooth for everyone, this guide outlines some of the best thinking and practices that more than 53,000 professionals compiled across the globe. The recommended practices and protocols have been implemented at locations across the globe with tremendous success and remain highly applicable beyond the pandemic.