Returning to the Office and Your Career
As organizations and companies outline their return to the office plans – whether full-time, a hybrid, or a transition period from being remote – there is more to consider than the logistics of that change in your life. How does this changing work environment impact your current position and your career?
For many people, working from home has added new stress. In a recent survey, 73% of individuals polled said they feel “burned out” and the top reasons were no separation from work and home life and unmanageable workloads. If you are in the 73%, how do you ensure you strike a better balance when you return to in person work? If you are going to a hybrid schedule, do you get to negotiate the schedule that works best for you and your life, or is it pre-set?
Other professionals have been given the option – or the employer has chosen – to stay remote indefinitely. Does that work for you? Are you happy to work with colleagues via Zoom and email, or would you rather be in face-to-face settings?
As your work environment for the second half of 2021 becomes clearer, it is an important time to consider the following:
Were there challenging colleague dynamics before the pandemic that you now need to pay more attention to when you are back in person?
Are there growth opportunities at your organization or company that you can take on for a new leadership role?
With remote work continuing, are there new prospects for your career that you did not consider before such as working for an employer in another state?
Does your organization’s plans suit your workstyle, or is it time to move on?
Should you reactivate the job search you put on hold in March 2020?
If you find yourself asking these and other questions, as a professional career coach I can help you prepare for the next phase of your career. Whether you want to make a change or ensure you are ready to excel at your current position, be prepared when you return to the office, develop a hybrid schedule, or continue your work remotely.