Tired of working from home! 72% Indians want to return to office, says survey

Saying that it's negatively affecting their career, 71% of those surveyed feel that working from office help them create a more favourable impression on their bosses and seniors, which in turn helps in career growth

It's been almost a year-and-a-half since several Indians have been working from home, thanks to the COVID-19 induced restrictions. But it seems that now, many are getting fed up of work from home (WFH). According to a survey conducted by Linkedin, which surveyed over 1,000 employees working in different companies in India, 72% Indians believe that it is better to work from office. Saying that it's negatively affecting their career, 71% of those surveyed feel that working from office help them create a more favourable impression on their bosses and seniors. Similarly, 72% think that by going to office, they can also participate in the fun moments that are a part of regular office life, which is missing at home.

Ravikant Barua, a Noida resident who works in a multinational company, has been working from home since the first wave of COVID. Ravi says he completely agrees with the survey results. According to him, meeting your bosses regularly, physically, means they get a chance to directly review your work and give feedback. One can also showcase one's achievements better in offce, he feels, and consequently, this leads to a growth in career, both in terms of designation and salary.

Around 55% of the employees included in the same survey feel that by working with colleagues in office, they can learn new things from each othet, which can benefit them professionally and help them to move ahead in the growth curve. This, they say, isn't possible from home.