Returning to Offices Could Cost Banks $18,000 Per Worker, Deloitte Says

The video discusses the challenges and strategies for returning to the office during COVID-19. It covers phased returns, social distancing, employee preferences for remote work, and the financial implications of adapting office spaces. The future of office space and potential reductions in real estate needs are also explored.

What is one of the strategies companies are using to bring employees back to the office?

• Increasing salaries

• Reducing office hours

• Bringing employees back in waves

• Hiring more staff

What is a key factor influencing whether employees want to return to the office?

• The size of the company

• Their experience working from home

• The type of work they do

• The location of the office

How are companies planning to manage the costs associated with COVID-19 safety measures?

• By increasing product prices

• By reducing employee salaries

• By implementing temporary measures

• By closing some office locations

What is a potential long-term effect of the pandemic on office space requirements?

• Increased need for more office locations

• No change in office space requirements

• Decreased need for office space

• Increased need for larger offices

What is the estimated increase in occupancy costs during COVID-19 times?

• 30-50%

• 50-70%

• 20-30%

• 10-20%