Moneycontrol News May 1, 2024
Images: Unsplash
“Office peacocking” has been doing rounds for a while but it’s only in 2024 that it started trending among workplaces, especially with companies attempting to lure employees back to offices.
The term “office peacocking” refers to the deliberate makeover of office spaces into inviting havens that will tempt employees to spend more time there.
It may involve setting up plush sofas, cozy nooks, natural light, and a lot of plants transforming the once-typical cubicle-type grid into a vibrant lounge-style setting. Some companies are also investing in fancy decor and stocked kitchens.
According to Frank Weishaupt, CEO of Owl Labs, major firms were pushed into taking these measures after they received pushback from employees following the return-to-office (RTO) mandate.
“We just passed the fourth year anniversary of the pandemic and many employers still haven’t yet given up on trying to return to pre-pandemic policies,” Weishaupt told Forbes.
“Despite our data showing that many employees will make sacrifices to achieve flexibility in where they work, as 62 percent would take a pay cut of 10 percent or more to remain hybrid,” he added.