Hold yer hoodies: Research shows workers don’t love the super casual workplace These days, it’s as if the most coveted office cultures are the ones touting anything-goes dress codes, labradoodles roaming free, and a robust social activity budget. Butnew researchindicates that most workers actually aren’t so down with ultra-relaxed office vibes. This ain’t your parents’ workplace The cajzhe office evolution has largely been driven by traditional buttoned-up corporations increasingly competing for talent with the hoodie-wearing, craft beer-drinking cultures dominating Silicon Valley. Additionally, the #MeToo movement has nudged certain companies to loosen up female-focused dress codes. There’s also the ever-blurring of social media with work personas, plus the increasing prevalence of remote flexibility. Gone are the days of suits, ties, and the traditional 5-day workweek. ...Or are they? Survey says: Lose the beanbag chairs A Udemy survey revealed that a “silent majority” of full-time US workers would rather bypass all the “I’m a cool mom” office work perks in favor of a get-in-get-out work/office mentality -- and *gasp* this includes the ever-woke millennials, with even splits across both age and gender. Meanwhile, employer review site Comparably released its annual list of the happiest workers, which asks whether employees are proud to be a part of their organization. At the end of the day, workers want to get paid for good work more than they want a chill office environment. The question is: Where’s the balance?
I work remote. It's the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. I am a responsible human working a modern consulting job and there is no need for me to ever be in an office. I avoid traffic, can eat and cook well, exercise, and still handle my hobby (trading). A more salient point, I get paid a lot of money and can live in a lower cost of living area increasing my buying power by many fold. Modern jobs really only require an initial physical contact (shake hands, here's your contract, etc). There is no need for anyone to really show up to an office. I do not value the "coworker bonding" people tout at all. I do not envy working in an office and I hope I never have to go back to that place. If I never have to deal with a gossiping secretary or rude coworkers it will be too soon. There is nothing attractive to me about being a working stiff, nor a super hip tech culty person.