Advertising giant WPP is offering free-lunch Fridays to help fill the office as its RTO policy upsets some staff

"WPP's new RTO policy requires employees to return to the office four days a week, sparking employee discontent and a petition against the mandate."

"The complimentary lunches aim to foster an appealing work environment as WPP employees express discontent over the return-to-office policy."

"CEO Mark Read asserts that in-person attendance enhances engagement, client satisfaction, and financial performance, despite employee concerns regarding work-life balance."

"The introduction of free lunches is part of a wider strategy to improve office morale amid backlash from employees against strict return-to-office mandates."

WPP aims to incentivize employees to return to the office by offering free lunches on Fridays, part of a new return-to-office (RTO) policy that mandates employees work in-office four days a week, including two Fridays monthly. This effort comes after a significant backlash, with over 20,000 employees signing a petition against the RTO rules. WPP's CEO Mark Read argues that in-person work leads to better collaboration and performance, while critics highlight concerns about employee well-being and work-life balance.

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