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Many Norwegian business leaders are calling for more office-based workplaces, according to a recent survey by the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (NHO). As of October, full-time remote work days for employees will no longer be mandatory, with office attendance becoming the primary expectation. The survey, conducted among 900 business leaders with remote workers, found that 40% have changed their stance on remote work within the past year, preferring employees to work less from home.

This is more than double the percentage from two years ago, when only 18% held the same view. Only 1% of respondents favored increasing remote work hours, while over half believed the current level was appropriate.

NHO's workplace director, Nina Melsom, emphasized the importance of face-to-face meetings in building a strong company culture. Six out of ten companies currently offer remote work options for their employees. In the United States, this trend has been dubbed the "return to office." Melsom noted that the survey highlights that Norwegian business leaders also prioritize the importance of workplace culture.

Melsom stressed that each business is unique and requires tailored solutions, balancing individual needs with collective requirements. In 2022, NHO's study, in collaboration with consultancy firm EY, found that eight out of ten employees expected to determine their work schedules and locations. The other half indicated they would likely leave their jobs if their preferred flexibility was not granted.

In 2022, NHO also conducted a study alongside EY, which showed that eight out of ten employees expected to determine their work schedules and locations.