Senior employees are increasingly leaving firms who make them come back to the office

The study analyzed resume data from tech workers who had been affected by office-working mandates, choosing notable firms such as those above for their early re-implementation of in-person working.

The research found Microsoft's policy, which required workers to spend half their week in front of a desk in their formal workplace, resulted in a 4% increase of sub-senior vacancies. Apple's policy attracted a similar number of walk-outs, while SpaceX saw a staggering 15% loss of senior talent.

The study concludes: 'Our findings imply that return to office mandates can imply significant human capital costs in terms of output, productivity, innovation, and competitiveness for the companies that implement them.'

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