As of the end of April, 72 percent of Manhattan office workers were back at work in their offices. Most, however, were working there only three days a week or less. On any given weekday, only 38 percent of offices were occupied, according to a survey released by the Partnership for New York City. Of the ones who have returned to their offices, more are working there just two days a week than any other schedule.
Currently, working at home full-time is most common among former Manhattan office workers, followed by working in the office two days a week.
The Partnership survey also asked how employers expect people to be working in September. By that time, about a third expect to work in offices three days a week, but 14 percent still expect to work at home full time. On any given weekday, slightly less than half of offices will be occupied. Continue reading
