These tips were published by INC.com.
Allow as much flexibility as possible
Workers want and demand flexibility. That is how things are and will be. Even if everyone has to return to the office, you will certainly have some room to offer a different type of flexibility. Find out what your options are and offer your workers as much flexibility as possible.
Set clear rules
To avoid any confusion, second-guessing or misunderstandings, you need to set clear rules for returning to the office. Do you have rolling working hours? What is the latest time employees should be at work in the morning? Is home office really completely forbidden, or is it possible under certain conditions? Even if the rules may not be defined company-wide, for the sake of good order you should set them at your own, team level.
Talk to subordinates individually
Find out your subordinates' individual requirements, concerns and insights. Try to find room within company and team policy for individual adjustments to the rules if at all possible, and seek to accommodate subordinates' personal requests. But again, ensure the same rules apply to everyone and don't show favour to certain individuals.
Promote positive aspects of working in the office
Working in the office also has advantages over home office: communication is faster, mentoring and training more effective, and you can meet face-to-face and socially. Make the most of these positives. Organise training sessions, plan breakfasts or lunches together, and make it as pleasant as possible for subordinates to work in the office.
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