The pandemic completely changed the workplace with adjusting to stay-at-home orders. When it was safe to venture outside the house, some employees felt they were more productive and happier working from home. Employers had to adjust to this work-from-home movement, which includes adjusting the company culture to fit a hybrid workplace.

Arthur Woods, the co-founder of Mathison, believes that companies should include hybrid equity in their culture, which is about making sure all employees feel the same degree of psychological safety, whether in the office or working from home.

Are you working directly with any clients who are returning to the office full time or in a hybrid model? How is this impacting their DEI efforts?

Yes, there are 3 major trends we are seeing with return to office:

• Employers that are mandating a full return to office full time – mostly financial or manufacturing groups

• Employers offering flexible work from home with 1-3 days required in the office per week – this varies between specifically mandated days and the option to choose which days each week

• Employers that are encouraging employees to work virtually 100% – this is what Mathison is doing and coordinating periodic team retreats

Options 2 and 3 have created more accessible work options for working parents, people with disabilities and neurodiverse individuals.