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Office workers miss workplace for gossip and even meetings
    2020-10-29  08:53    Shenzhen Daily

MORE than two-thirds of office workers admitted they have missed their workplace during the pandemic with their desk, gossip — and even meetings among the most longed-for things.

The study of 2,000 office workers found simply speaking to people face-to-face topped the list of the most missed aspects.

Having equipment including printers and multiple screens at hand also ranked highly.

Food also featured, with 14 percent missing the tea rounds, and 17 percent longing for the days where colleagues brought in birthday treats.

Almost two-thirds (65 percent) also said they now appreciate the social side of work more than ever, with 51 percent missing the workplace conversations.

One in five (20 percent) even said they long for lunch-break walks with colleagues.

Chris Liddell, product and purchasing director at RAJA UK, which commissioned the study, said: “After a long time away from the workplace it’s interesting to see what people can’t wait to get back to one day.

“There are clearly many things people took for granted this time last year, from the social side of working with colleagues daily, to equipment and furniture such as desks, chairs and storage.

“Homes weren’t made to be offices and a lot of people may have been stuck in their kitchen or bedroom in recent months struggling with the setup and space.

“When people start returning to workplaces in the future it will be different to anything people have ever been used to, so it’s important we help get workplaces ready so that everyone feels prepared.”

The study also found 18 percent have missed listening to music on their commute and 12 percent feel the same about reading their book on their travels.

And while 24 percent have missed wearing office attire each day, 41 percent have struggled to think of what to have for lunch daily while working from home.

A quarter of those polled even admitted they regret ever moaning about their workplace prior to lockdown.

But despite being away from the workplace, more than three quarters have kept in touch with their colleagues, with 56 percent catching up via video calls.

But when asked if they are ready to return to the office, 46 percent are — but only “gradually,” while just 17 percent feel ready to go back full time.

(SD-Agencies)

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