Considering an RTO mandate? Think again if you want to keep your best talent - 'brain drain' is causing havoc for companies pushing staff back into the office, with women and senior staff most likely to quit

The research highlights a troubling trend: companies implementing RTO mandates experience an average turnover rate increase of 14%, most notably among skilled and senior employees.

Researchers found that female employees are more likely to resign due to RTO policies, largely due to increased family responsibilities compounded by the demands of returning to the office.

The study emphasizes that firms not only lose top talent like female and senior staff post-RTO, but also struggle to attract new talent due to prolonged vacancy filling.

The data illustrates that RTO mandates can significantly hinder a company's hiring process, showing that it takes companies 23% longer to fill positions after such policies are instituted.

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