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About two-thirds of chief executives predict the end to working from home is nigh with workers to make a full return to the office within the next three years.
KPMG's global survey of more than 1300 CEOs found 64 per cent believed employees will be based in the office five days a week in three years time as the search for talent is reprioritised.
"The data underscores the immense pressure on CEOs to make quick decisions on the big issues," said KMPG International's Global Head of People, Nhlamu Dlomu.
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"The war for talent may have softened in this period of economic uncertainty, but the evidence suggests a one-size-fits-all approach to return-to-office could be detrimental."
Additionally the survey found 87 per cent of CEOs were likely to reward employees who make an effort to come into the office.
Incentives included, delegating returning staff members with favourable assignments, offering raises or giving promotions.
"This sentiment underscores the persistence of traditional office-centric thinking among CEOs," the report said.
"It comes against a backdrop of the debate surrounding hybrid working, which has had a largely positive impact on productivity over the past three years and has strong employee support, particularly among the younger generation of workers."
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The report noted that leaders must ensure talent is nurtured and supported as they make the transition back to the office.
"As organisations continue to roll out their return-to-office plans, it is crucial that leaders take a long-term view that embraces the employee value proposition and encompasses the considerations and needs of employees to ensure that talent is nurtured and supported."
The survey also found a majority of CEOs were concerned about the pace of progress on inclusion, diversity and equity in the workplace.
About 66 per cent said progress on inclusion and diversity has moved too slowly in the business world, while 77 per cent said achieving diversity requires making a change across the senior leadership level.
