Survey reveals changing workplace norms post-pandemic

Deel has released a report highlighting changes in workplace etiquette as explored through the preferences and perspectives of its LinkedIn community consisting of over 57,000 professionals worldwide.

The report, "LinkedIn Poll Trends and Insights on the World of Work", reveals insights into various aspects of work behaviors, from digital communication practices to career management and vacation preferences.

The findings indicate that face-to-face connections are still important, even in digital settings. The survey shows that 36% of respondents always keep their camera on during video calls, while only 10% prefer audio-only communication. Also, 36% of participants prefer using customised backgrounds or images during calls, whereas 13% choose a plain wall background.

On the topic of punctuality in online meetings, 32% of respondents believe that a maximum delay of two minutes is acceptable, whereas 20% consider a delay of up to four minutes to be reasonable.

Regarding vacation preferences, nearly half of those surveyed deem three to four weeks per year as a reasonable amount of time off. Despite this, 42% of professionals feel that more than five to six weeks is ideal for fully disconnecting from work.

Notification management practices were also explored, with 30% of workers choosing to turn off notifications and 20% only responding when directly mentioned. A mere 25% of respondents regularly check notifications as they arrive.

When it comes to career progression, over half of the respondents, 51%, feel that one year is an appropriate timeframe to be considered eligible for a promotion.

The survey also highlights a shift in career longevity expectations, with 66% of individuals viewing three to five years as an ideal duration for staying in a single job. This points towards a more common trend of career hopping rather than building a lengthy career at one company.

Flexible work arrangements have become a significant expectation, with 73% of respondents believing that all companies should provide flexible working options.