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Among 503 employees from various industries surveyed last month by DecisionLab, a partner of YouGov, a British market research firm, and The Sentry, Vietnam's largest social real estate company, 15% of respondents said they prefer working in the office and 14% said they could work anywhere, either at home or office.
Although the hybrid working mode is the most preferred, working-from-home (WFH) is not for everyone, the survey found.
Even though 65% said WFH could offer flexibility and lower stress levels and 62% said it ensured work-life balance, 75% said for WFH to be effective, it requires a high level of focus and discipline and 57% said it was hard for them to build relationships and network.
When asked about important aspects of choosing a workplace, 47% said learning opportunities was the top priority, followed by "company culture" and "income and benefits," both on 46%.
For Gen Z, or those 14-26 years old, learning opportunities was the most important factor when choosing where to work, with 48% of respondents placing it as the top priority.
Meanwhile, half of Gen Y (27-42 years old) consider income and other benefits the top essentials.
Of the survey's respondents, 43% were Gen Z and 50% were Gen Y. As for gender, 51% were female.
Respondents were divided equally between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
"The report indicates that only 9% of employees said they only like working remotely, which suggests that people still value the social and professional benefits of going to offices," said Thue Quist Thomasen, CEO of Decision Lab.
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The survey also found that modern workplaces excite employees and that employees are now concerned about their health and well-being and want to work in a place that can enhance their physical and mental wellness.
Regarding the question about innovations in the modern workplace, respondents placed "green/eco-friendly office", "office of wellness" and "reduced working days" as the top three most supported ideas for a modern office.
