Return-to-Office Plans Don’t Have to Undermine Employee Autonomy

November 22, 2023

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Summary.

For a long time, the purpose of most corporations was to serve one primary stakeholder: shareholders. Over the last several years, there has been a concrete shift in the business world; corporations now aim to serve not only shareholders, but all stakeholders — including customers, employees, suppliers, and communities.

Kimberly Shells is a senior director, advisory, in the Gartner HR Practice. Kimberly works closely with HR leaders, sharing insights, best practices and actionable solutions that enable them to achieve their critical objectives and confidently address emerging business challenges. She has expertise in a breadth of workplace topics including, leader and manager effectiveness, diversity, equity and inclusion and learning and development.

Caitlin Duffy is a director of research in the Gartner HR Practice. She focuses on the topic of Employee Experience, developing insights and best practices in areas such as employee value proposition strategy, engagement, hybrid work, and culture. Caitlin also has experience with broader talent management topics, including leader and manager effectiveness, diversity, equity and inclusion, and the future of work.

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Return-to-Office Plans Don’t Have to Undermine Employee Autonomy

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