Some young employees are worried about how WFH may affect their ability to network and feel connected with their company.

Some young employees are worried about how WFH may affect their ability to network and feel connected with their company. According to a new poll from Generation Lab, 40% of college students and recent grads say they prefer fully in-person work, 39% want a hybrid workplace, 19% want to work remotely, and 3% have no preference. YPulse’s employment and career goals research also found that while more than half of Millennials plan to work from home post-COVID, many would prefer a hybrid experience or choosing when to go into the office. Young workers do desire office community, in-person feedback/mentoring, office amenities, and the ability to socialize/network. Young workers are also more likely to live in smaller homes/apartments with roommates, and 45% say they worry about having access to a distraction-free work environment if remote work becomes permanent—at least to some extent. A psychologist at Clark University also notes, “anxiety and depression has gone up in [18-29-year-olds]…it can be a lonely time already for them especially, remote work may have been isolating.” (Axios)