The majority of workers believe that meaningful attendance at the office is fair

The majority of UK employees think it is fair to expect employers to demand in-person work when it adds value to their business.

LinkedIn, a professional networking site, has released new data showing that 72% of employees are willing to work when their boss considers it important. However 50% don’t want any more office days.

Overall, the research showed that workers agreed in-person collaboration could be beneficial for building stronger relationships (45%), increasing engagement in meetings (43%), and speeding decision-making (36%).

The respondents to the survey said that they prefer certain tasks be performed in person. These include planning meetings (57%), brainstorming sessions (62%), and review meetings (62%) They also need the freedom to choose when and how they work.

Meetings that can be conducted remotely, according to respondents include internal catch ups (54%), and weekly status calls (58%)

Janine Chamberlin is the head of LinkedIn UK. She said, “The future of working doesn’t mean forcing people to come back into their offices; it means making sure they enjoy it when they do.” The companies that get this right–those that create spaces for meaningful collaboration, idea-sharing, and relationship-building–will be the ones that keep their best talent engaged. It starts by listening to your employees and making the in-person experiences truly valuable.”

LinkedIn opened a new Experience Centre to promote collaboration in London. The findings revealed that three out of five employees (59%) would be more likely to spend money with a vendor they met in person. Nearly three-quarters (73%) also feel more comfortable signing business agreements in person. They cited feeling more confident in tackling sensitive or complex issues (49%), building trust (44%), and reading nonverbal cues (43%) as their reasons.

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