New surveys show that salary cutbacks for remote work and team-based incentives have been most effective tactics to motivate workers to return to the office
Since the pandemic, many employers have been looking for the best ways to motivate their employees to return to the office voluntarily. A recent survey indicated that many workers would be likely to return in-person to avoid a cut in their pay or connect with their team face-to-face. The survey's results have confirmed popular assumptions that employees enjoy coming into the workplace when they are collaborating with coworkers and engaging in meaningful ways rather than just adhering to a requirement.
See "New surveys show that salary cutbacks for remote work and team-based incentives have been most effective tactics to motivate workers to return to the office", Edward Segal, Forbes, November 16, 2022