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It's hard to imagine now: sitting in an office every day from 9 to 5, five days a week. For some, this offers structure; for many others, it's simply a source of frustration. Think of the countless obligatory meetings without clear purpose, open-plan offices full of distractions and chatty colleagues, or quick, uninspired lunches eaten hastily at your desk or again in the crowded cafeteria.

But let's be honest: working from home five days a week wasn't exactly the holy grail either. Endless Teams calls and blurred lines between work and private life brought their own challenges. Yet many employers now seem nostalgic for full offices. Why? Often due to the belief that true collaboration and social interaction can only flourish face-to-face.

🔆 Recent research from KPMG suggests that an astonishing 83% of employers expect employees back at the office full-time within three years.

But does this align with the preferences of Generation Z and increasingly senior employees, who prioritize flexibility, a healthy work-life balance, freedom, and meaningful work that considers their well-being?

During remote work, employees discovered how freedom and flexibility significantly boosted their productivity and enjoyment at work. Besides, does anyone really miss daily traffic jams and overcrowded trains? So, as a company or department manager, how do you best support this new way of working?

Job satisfaction vs. mandatory presence

Many managers and entrepreneurs still rely heavily on physical presence as a measure of productivity. But in 2025, it's clear: being physically present doesn't necessarily equal achieving meaningful results. Effective managers focus on performance and goals, not on the clock.

The solution? Workation to the rescue!

Fortunately, there's a perfect middle ground for employees you'd prefer to see more often in the office: a Workation! Combine job satisfaction and productivity by allowing your team to temporarily work from a genuinely inspiring location—away from household distractions like laundry, vacuum cleaners, and children—where they can also recharge physically and mentally as needed. Not only does this break the monotony of daily office life, it also boosts individual energy, innovation, creativity, and team cohesion.

Employers still skeptical about remote working often discover something surprising during a Workation: employees become significantly more productive when measured on results and can recharge in a fresh, stimulating environment. Try it out with top-performing employees, or offer it as a reward for team members who are more frequently back in the office.

🔆Professional assistance: Let the experts at theWorkationers create a customized employee Workation Plan with travel guarantee, ensuring that most costs are largely tax-deductible. 

 
Counting hours? Focus on outcomes!

So employers, will you summon your employees back to the office, or dare to embark together on a new adventure where results outweigh physical presence? And you, as an employee: are you ready to step out of your comfort zone and initiate a dialogue with your employer about genuinely result-driven work?

With a playful wink, we at theWorkationers say: "Are you already focused on outcomes, or still stuck counting hours the old-fashioned way?"