Coronavirus cases are rising once again in many parts of the country, causing some companies to modify their return-to-office plans. Some businesses that have embraced hybrid schedules are finding that they have to demonstrate the value of in-office time and perhaps offer certain perks.

Most employees like working for people who are active on social media, viewing them as more accessible and transparent, according to a Brunswick Group survey. Close to 80% of workers expect leaders to post on social media during a crisis, and 82% look at leaders' profiles before deciding to join a company.

Working out every day can be done safely if different types of exercises are employed to strike an appropriate balance. Too much high-intensity exercise or strength training may lead to burnout or injury, while balancing high-intensity techniques with strength training, light cardio and flexibility exercises can give the body more time to recover.

Offering flexible housing as a benefit may be attractive to highly skilled workers who work away from home, such as traveling nurses or technicians in health care, and companies should consider this to remain competitive, explains Carlos Abisambra, CEO of Travelers Haven, which provides housing on demand for nomadic workers. "People are thinking about how they can get a good professional setting without having to sacrifice their needs to explore, to spend time with family or do whatever it is that makes that person tick," Abisambra says.

Being intentional about creating a positive workplace can help employees expand their vision and creativity, write Connection Culture Group's Michael Lee Stallard and Katharine Stallard. They recommend leaders focus on building positive connections with individual team members, enhancing team unity and strengthening relationships with teams in other departments.

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