Beyond Mandates: How Social Events Can Help in RTO Strategies
Social events can play a pivotal role in transitioning employees back to the office by creating a positive work environment where employees feel appreciated and motivated.
The Value of Office Presence
Recent studies show that 65% of executives believe office attendance boosts productivity, and over 50% see it as essential for collaboration. Managers are eager to bring employees back to the office to enhance productivity, foster collaboration, and build a stronger organizational culture, but face challenges in making this happen.
Overcoming Back-to-Office Challenges
Could we say that employees have developed inertia towards Return to Office (RTO)? Newton’s First Law of Motion describes inertia as resistance to change. After becoming accustomed to new routines, the transition back to the office is challenging as it disrupts established habits and comfort zones. To change a state of inertia, whether in physics or workplace habits, a strong enough force or influence is required. Organizing social events is an effective and pleasant way to achieve this, fostering a sense of community and creating an environment where employees feel motivated, engaged, and connected. This approach encourages the transition back to the office without making it feel enforced.
The Role and Impact of Social Events
Social events can play a pivotal role in transitioning employees back to the office by creating a positive work environment where employees feel appreciated and motivated. These events facilitate regular interactions outside of work tasks, helping to build stronger relationships and improve teamwork. Additionally, social events provide a break from routine work, reducing stress and promoting mental well-being. Companies that prioritize social events see significant improvements, including a 20% increase in employee engagement, a 75% boost in creativity and collaboration, and a 50% higher retention rate.
Companies that prioritize social events see significant improvements including
in employee engagement
in creativity and collaboration
retention rate
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Enlighted Connect is introducing Event Manager, a feature that centralizes event bookings, simplifies event planning processes, and enhances room booking functionalities. It offers customizable event details, a dashboard for tracking events, public event displays, and personal event tracking. Managers can approve or modify bookings, and email confirmations are provided. The system is easy to configure and highly customizable, allowing admins to tailor services to their building’s needs, ensuring efficient resource management and an elevated user experience.
Facilitating the Return to Office
Go beyond back-to-office mandates with Connect Event Manager premium feature. This tool makes it easier for companies to organize social events that boost morale, enhance team cohesion, and support mental well-being. With Enlighted Connect Event Manager, bringing people back to the office has never been more efficient and enjoyable.
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