CEOs favor employees who choose to work from the office, survey reveals

It turns out that working from home could stunt your career growth.

Eighty-six percent of CEOs say they will reward employees who make an effort to come into the office with favorable assignments, raises, or promotions, according to a new survey from the professional services network,

"It shows that an employee is more dedicated when they actually come into the office, and that means during normal business time. What we're seeing is people that are coffee badging, where they just come in a couple of hours late, say hello to everybody, and then leave early, and that's obviously not a very productive employee," explained Maya Ratcliff, CEO and founder of , a franchise entity with 46 open stores.

In a lot of cases, for my executive assistants, photographers, digital people, marketing department, I like to have them in studio or in office, because it allows easier access.

Ratcliff said going into the office also gives employees a better work-life balance.

"I think that people that are considering going back into the office need to think about the benefits, the camaraderie, the friendships, the amount of work that we get done, therefore not having to work late into the evening or weekends," the CEO said.

She has this advice for her fellow executives.

"To boost morale at a company, whether it be a small business or a large business, it's all about treating the employees with respect. These are your team members, true leaders. Understand that they work for everyone else, whether it be a team building event or Donut Day on Tuesdays or a personal thank you note for a job well done. It's very important that we reach out to our teams and let them know that they are appreciated," she added.

, 56% of adults believe employees who work exclusively in the office have a competitive advantage over their fully remote counterparts regarding raises, bonuses, and promotions.

"CEOs increasingly favor a comprehensive return-to-office but the need for flexibility still holds. As this future unfolds, the integration of GenAI will become increasingly prominent, and upskilling the workforce will be a prerequisite for most white-collar roles," said Paul Knopp, KPMG U.S. Chair and CEO.