08/30/2021

Re-entry Anxiety May Affect Return to the Office

Here’s how to help employees through this transition

A return to the office is becoming more and more realistic for organizations—even if the Delta variant has slowed things down. But coming back will probably lead to some form of re-entry anxiety among employees.

Whether it’s health and safety concerns, social anxiety after a year of working alone, or worries about reacclimating to a shared workspace, organizations and their leaders need to be ready to address these stressors so that employees can transition smoothly. And the process starts with understanding your staff.

“Everyone experiences stress in different ways,” said Lisa Frydenlund, HR knowledge advisor at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). “Managers are going to have to be more aware of performance changes, be available for conversation, and acknowledge that we’re all going through this.”

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