{"id":38823,"date":"2025-01-07T15:20:17","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T15:20:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/?post_type=thought-leadership&#038;p=38823"},"modified":"2025-01-09T17:50:04","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T17:50:04","slug":"the-pulse-of-greater-boston-business-survey-work-environment-policies","status":"publish","type":"thought-leadership","link":"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/thought-leadership\/the-pulse-of-greater-boston-business-survey-work-environment-policies\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;The Pulse of Greater Boston Business Survey&#8217;: Work Environment Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"<style> .banner:before {\r\n        background: linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(0,0,0,.5),rgba(0,0,0,.5)) !important;\r\n    }<\/style><div id=\"ra_id_1678124236\" class=\"banner  standard lazyload\" style=\"background-image:inherit\" data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pulse-survey-hero.jpg)\">\r\n        <div class=\"container  banner-container text-Center\">\r\n            <div class=\"row center-items\">\r\n                                \r\n                <div class=\"col-lg-10 \"  >\r\n                                            <p class=\"label special-label\" tabindex=\"0\">RESULTS ARE IN<\/p>\r\n                                                <!-- <p class=\"label special-label\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/p> -->\r\n                    \r\n                    <h1 class=\"underline-text white \" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n                        &#8216;The Pulse of Greater Boston Business&#8217; Survey: Work Environment Policies                     <\/h1>\r\n                                            <div class=\"xyz\" tabindex=\"0\"><p><\/p><\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"banner_event\">\r\n                            <span tabindex=\"0\">January 7, 2025<\/span>                                        <span  class=\"author-text\" tabindex=\"0\">Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce<\/span>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"banner-btn-wrapper\">\r\n                                                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <!-- <a href=\"#\">Link<\/a>\r\n                        <a class=\"arrow-link\" href=\"#\">Link<\/a>\r\n                        <a class=\"external-link\" href=\"#\">External Link<\/a>\r\n                        <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"#\">More<\/a> -->\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\njQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n    setTimeout(function () {\r\n        console.log('here');\r\n\t\t$('#_youtube-iframe-wrapper').show();\r\n\t}, 2000);\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\n\n<style>\r\n    .cta-btn-wrapper{margin-bottom:2rem;margin-top:-10px;}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"wysiwyg_block\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-8\">\r\n            \r\n            <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As work environments continue to evolve, understanding the policies and trends shaping the future of work is more important than ever. To shed light on these changes, we launched the first survey in our <strong>&#8216;The Pulse of Greater Boston Business&#8217;<\/strong> series, which will run throughout 2025. This inaugural survey, conducted in December 2024, gathered insights from 120 Greater Boston business professionals in our membership community and across industries. The <a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Pulse-of-Greater-Boston-Business-Work-Environment-Policies-2024.pdf%20%20\">results<\/a> provide a snapshot of workplace practices\u00a0in our region, offering valuable benchmarks for organizations navigating the hybrid, remote, and in-person work landscape.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:210}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Work Environment Policies:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:210}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The survey revealed that 85% of organizations are currently embracing hybrid models, highlighting flexibility as a cornerstone of modern work policies. Specifically, 28% of respondents reported a hybrid model with more remote work, while 57% indicated a hybrid model with more in-person work. This marks a slight shift towards more in-person work compared to 2021 (when we last surveyed our community), where 37% said their post-pandemic work environment would be more remote and 48% leaned towards more in-person work.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:210}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n  \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Pulse-of-Greater-Boston-Business-Work-Environment-Policies-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38830 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;width:692px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Pulse-of-Greater-Boston-Business-Work-Environment-Policies-3.png 1920w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Pulse-of-Greater-Boston-Business-Work-Environment-Policies-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Pulse-of-Greater-Boston-Business-Work-Environment-Policies-3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Pulse-of-Greater-Boston-Business-Work-Environment-Policies-3-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Pulse-of-Greater-Boston-Business-Work-Environment-Policies-3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Pulse-of-Greater-Boston-Business-Work-Environment-Policies-3-1536x864.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\r\n    .cta-btn-wrapper{margin-bottom:2rem;margin-top:-10px;}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"wysiwyg_block\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-8\">\r\n            \r\n            <h3><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">In-Office Days:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:210}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Among organizations with hybrid work environments, the number of in-office days varied. The majority (55%) reported that employees typically work in the office for three days per week, followed by 20% for two days, 18% for four days, and 7% for one day. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additionally, 72% of organizations allow employees to choose which days to come into the office, indicating a high level of flexibility in scheduling.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:210}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Changes in Work Environment Policies:<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:210}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The survey also explored the frequency of changes in work environment policies. Within the last six months, 30% of organizations had updated their policies, while 40% had made changes within the last year. This demonstrates a dynamic approach to adapting work policies in response to evolving needs.<\/span><\/p>\n  \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Pulse-of-Greater-Boston-Business-Work-Environment-Policies-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38853 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;width:692px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Pulse-of-Greater-Boston-Business-Work-Environment-Policies-7.png 1920w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Pulse-of-Greater-Boston-Business-Work-Environment-Policies-7-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Pulse-of-Greater-Boston-Business-Work-Environment-Policies-7-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Pulse-of-Greater-Boston-Business-Work-Environment-Policies-7-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Pulse-of-Greater-Boston-Business-Work-Environment-Policies-7-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Pulse-of-Greater-Boston-Business-Work-Environment-Policies-7-1536x864.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>While many companies remain hybrid since 2021, the trend has shifted to more in-person days.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\r\n    .cta-btn-wrapper{margin-bottom:2rem;margin-top:-10px;}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"wysiwyg_block\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-8\">\r\n            \r\n            <h3><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Factors Influencing Work Environment Policies:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:210}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Key factors influencing current work environment policies included employee preference (68%), productivity (60%), cost savings (24%), health and safety (20%), and office space capacity (17%). Additionally, 26% of respondents selected \u201cOther\u201d and cited additional factors that have impacted their work environment policies, such as employee retention, the ability to hire talent from across the country, culture and employee engagement, and the time and environmental impact of commuting.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:210}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n  \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Pulse-of-Greater-Boston-Business-Work-Environment-Policies-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38835 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;width:692px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Pulse-of-Greater-Boston-Business-Work-Environment-Policies-4.png 1920w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Pulse-of-Greater-Boston-Business-Work-Environment-Policies-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Pulse-of-Greater-Boston-Business-Work-Environment-Policies-4-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Pulse-of-Greater-Boston-Business-Work-Environment-Policies-4-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Pulse-of-Greater-Boston-Business-Work-Environment-Policies-4-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Pulse-of-Greater-Boston-Business-Work-Environment-Policies-4-1536x864.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>26% of respondents selected \u201cOther\u201d and cited additional factors such as employee retention.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\r\n    .cta-btn-wrapper{margin-bottom:2rem;margin-top:-10px;}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"wysiwyg_block\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-8\">\r\n            \r\n            <h3><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Office Space Changes:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:210}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In the past 12 months, 71% of organizations made no changes to their office space, while 11% increased their office space, and 4% decreased their space. Looking ahead, 64% of organizations do not plan to change their office space in the next 12 months, while 10% plan to increase it and 6% plan to decrease it. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:210}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Navigating the Evolving Workplace:<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The insights from the Chamber\u2019s survey provide valuable benchmarks for organizations navigating the evolving work landscape. By understanding these trends, businesses can better adapt their policies to meet the needs of their employees and remain competitive in the changing work environment. The emphasis on flexibility, employee preference, and productivity highlights the importance of creating adaptable and responsive work policies. As we move forward, continuous monitoring and adjustment of these policies will be crucial for sustaining a productive and engaged workforce<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper-links\"><a class=\"btn primary-cta btn-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Pulse-of-Greater-Boston-Business-Work-Environment-Policies-2024.pdf%20%20\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span>Download the Full Report<\/a><\/div>  \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n<style>\r\n    .cta-btn-wrapper{margin-bottom:2rem;margin-top:-10px;}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"wysiwyg_block\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-8\">\r\n            \r\n            <hr \/>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Want to get involved or align your brand with this exciting initiative?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We\u2019re offering the unique opportunity to be the exclusive sponsor of\u00a0<strong>The Pulse of Greater Boston Business<\/strong>\u00a0series. 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