Hybrid Work Preferences, Work-From-Home Fatigue Rising: Citrix

The hybrid workplace is “here to stay,” and the quality of the employee experience, one year into the pandemic, "has never mattered more,” reported Citrix Thursday. The digital workplace tech provider hired OnePoll to canvass 7,250 employees in 12 countries, finding 52% say they're married to a hybrid model that lets them choose to work remotely or from the physical office each day. The poll found 16% indicating "no interest in returning to the office and would prefer a permanently remote role,” it said. Many were steadfast, with the three-quarters of respondents saying they would consider relocating “if they could perform their role to the same level without commuting,” said Citrix. Work-from-home fatigue is growing. Two-thirds say they're working longer than pre-pandemic and struggle to stay as productive. Distractions at home from kids and pets were the main productivity killers among 41% of respondents, followed by 36% who feel out of touch with colleagues and 28% who lack sufficient technology.