Hybrid work schedules continue to prove popular among employers in Massachusetts, but inconsistent expectations of how much in-person time those entail could make it complicated for policymakers as they navigate the new reality, the head of a regional business group said.
Companies of all sizes are rethinking their plans to send workers back to the office as the new omicron variant adds another layer of uncertainty.
When coupled with the high costs of living, remote work could create a competitive disadvantage for Massachusetts, panelists said at a Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce event Monday.
Over one-third of Massachusetts companies responding to a survey plan to decrease their real estate footprints following the widespread adoption of work-from-home models during the pandemic.
