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Case Study: Staples Professional and the Future of Work

Are you ready for the future of work?

The Challenge

In partnership with Angus Reid Group, Staples Professional surveyed office employees and senior decision-makers at businesses of all sizes across Canada to better understand the current and future landscape of work.
ARG and Staples produced the Future of Work Trend Report which delivered in-depth analysis on topics ranging from hybrid work arrangements and working from home, to virtual meetings and collaboration technology.

Adapting to new realities

The pandemic has completely upended the way Canadians approach work – where it takes place, how we meet, when we log on, and off – and much more. As a result, Canadian employers are learning to adapt to new realities while facing new expectations on workplace flexibility.

Staples Professional, the business-to-business division of Staples Canada, has supported mid-size to enterprise-level Canadian businesses, institutions, and governmental agencies and has a deep understanding of what they need to thrive.

In partnership with Angus Reid Group, Staples Professional surveyed office employees and senior decision-makers at businesses of all sizes across Canada to better understand the current and future landscape of work.

Understanding employers and employees

The Future of Work Trend Report

Key findings from the Future of Work Trend Report include:

  • Flexibility is key: It’s not just about the number of days spent in-office or at home: half of employees report they’d be much less likely to consider an employer if they didn’t offer flex hours. Furthermore, the study found that employees and employers alike were far less likely to accept a new role with no option for hybrid work.
  • Productivity is a top concern returning to the office: 50% of remote/hybrid employees report concerns about being distracted and losing productivity going into the office, something which the study shows employers are underestimating.
  • Home office set-ups are lacking: One-quarter of remote/hybrid employees report their workspace as simply adequate or poor, with many making do without employer supports.
  • Incentives are being overlooked: Special perks, flexible in-office days and having a dedicated space free of distraction are the top three drivers bringing employees into the office, with only about half of employers offering incentives to encourage the return.

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