Employers understand that the transition back to the office might be awkward for employees. Workers used to the comforts of home have new expectations, and many hope to avoid a return to the status quo. What can companies do to bring the convenience of working from home to the office? One approach: devise a workplace strategy that addresses the whole human.

Working from home during the pandemic has unquestionably blurred the boundaries between office and personal life. For some, this has been less than ideal, but for many, it has made the possibility of true work-life balance realistic and achievable. The home office allows people to work in a comfortable, personalized environment. Affordable coffee and food are right in your own kitchen. Dress code is “anything goes.” Train delays are moot; traffic jams, nonexistent. And without a commute, being with family is as easy as walking to the next room. 

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