Work arrangements are shifting away from full work-from-home and away from a traditional five-day office week toward connectivity and conducive environments.
HR continues to grapple with RTO mandates as more companies push for fully in-person workweeks
87% of job listings require full onsite work, with office occupancy rising to 55.1 million square feet in 2025, though aggressive RTO mandates create workforce tension and may reflect underlying cultural issues rather than genuine business needs.
Remote Job Market Still Strong Despite Return-To-Office Mandates
Global demand for remote and hybrid tech and professional-services professionals rose 19.8% in Q4 2025 versus Q4 2024, slightly outpacing in-office roles.
Two major downtown Los Angeles office towers face distressed sales or receivership after failing to cover CMBS debt amid plunging valuations and occupancy.