Return-to-work pitfalls | Six HR tips for a successful transition back to the workplace

By Andy Davies, Senior VP, MHR International

While some employers have embraced remote working, others breathed a sigh of relief when the government’s ‘work from home if you are able’ mandate ended and employees were advised to gradually return to their workplaces. It marked the first definite step towards returning to normal working environments for many.

However the return to work presents challenges for organisations as employees put the last 16 months behind them and become reacquainted with colleagues, systems and workplace routines. Here are six tips on how organisations can ensure a smoother transition for workforces over the next few weeks.

1. Reduce the burden on HR and IT by phasing the return