#return-to-office
#return-to-office

Are return-to-office mandates the new generational divide?

The Covid-19 pandemic drastically changed the work landscape, with a significant increase in remote and hybrid work.

Generational differences are emerging over the preference for remote, hybrid, or fully in-office work. [ more ]

The Conversation

3 months ago

Is linking time in the office to career success the best way to get us back to work?

Most office workers are still following hybrid arrangements, splitting their week between home and office.

Some companies are linking office attendance to pay, bonuses, and promotions, in an effort to get employees back to the workplace. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Want Employees Back in the Office? What Leaders Are (Still!) Getting Wrong About This Ask | Entrepreneur

Many companies are asking employees to return to the office after remote work became the norm during the pandemic.

Leaders should take a compassionate approach to communicating the return-to-office policy. [ more ]

Yahoo Finance

Broadcom CEO tells VMWare workers to 'get butt back to office' after completing a $69 billion merger of the two companies

Broadcom CEO Hock Tan orders newly acquired employees to work in the office if they live within 50 miles.

There has been a debate between the benefits of in-person work and remote work, with some companies remaining committed to remote work. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

There is a productivity crisis in the workplace. Here's how to solve itwithout terrifying workers

Nike is implementing a return-to-office mandate requiring employees to come into headquarters four days a week.

Fear-driven leadership results in anxiety and decreased productivity in the workplace.

Corporate leaders should shift to love leadership to foster trust and loyalty. [ more ]

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Fast Company

3 days ago

Why these 3 employees decided to go back to the office full time

Employees resist returning to office after enjoying remote work, sparking RTO debate. [ more ]

The Hill

1 week ago

Federal employees are saying 'no thanks' to Biden's return-to-office mandates

Federal employees express discontent with unclear return-to-office rationale and reduced productivity in hybrid setups. [ more ]

BGR

2 weeks ago

US tech workers happy to take less money to stay working remotely

Remote work surged during the pandemic, but tech firms are now pushing for a return to the office, causing challenges for many employees. [ more ]

Forbes

2 weeks ago

Dell Is Just The Latest Remote Work Battleground

Companies are beginning to use stricter measures to bring remote workers back to the office, such as restricting promotions for those who remain fully remote. [ more ]

Tech.co

Study: Cost and Productivity Keep Hybrid Workers at Home

Hybrid workers are struggling with the return to office due to high costs and low productivity.

Employees find office equipment inferior and spend time searching for the right tools, impacting productivity. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Work-from-home working for you? Feel free to keep doing that, 3M says

3M allows remote work for those who can

Many corporations shifting towards return-to-office requirements [ more ]

BRANDON DONNELLY

Data science

Office utilization continues to climb

Office occupancy in Toronto is steadily increasing from the pandemic low, with an average weekly of 63%

The return to office is ongoing, and the final equilibrium post-pandemic is still uncertain [ more ]

City Journal

Remote Work Is Here to Stay

Remote work is productive but companies are still transitioning back to the office.

High office vacancy rates indicate sustained interest in remote work but some companies see in-person work as essential. [ more ]

Tech.co

9 Statistics That Prove Return to Office Mandates Don't Work

Remote work remains popular, with over 33% of workers willing to quit if forced back to the office.

Remote work can boost productivity, as evidenced by 40% of workers reporting longer hours when working from home or hybrid. [ more ]

TalentLMS Blog

2024 RTO mandates: A comprehensive guide for businesses

RTO mandates are becoming prevalent with 90% of US employers expected to implement them in 2024.

Successful return to office involves balancing in-person collaboration and remote work flexibility. [ more ]

Forbes

Council Post: Remote Work And The Collaboration Conundrum

Remote work became common during Covid-19, but not all businesses found it effective.

Some businesses like Bank of America are moving employees back to the office for better collaboration. [ more ]

Forbes

Forcing People Back To The Office? Companies Should Think Again

Employees want flexibility in work arrangements.

Leaders need to consider work requirements when deciding on return-to-office policies. [ more ]

TechSpot

3 months ago

New research suggests narcissistic, controlling bosses drive return-to-office mandates

Controling, narcissistic bosses may be the reason behind strict Return-To-Office (RTO) policies.

A recent study found that the low productivity argument doesn't hold up when comparing companies' performance before and after implementing RTO policies. [ more ]

YourTango

4 months ago

Employee Says Company Called A 'Women-Only' Meeting With Her Co-workers To Say They Needed To Return To The Office

Amy Swasey experienced a sudden push for employees to return to the office after months of remote work during the pandemic.

The company's communication and handling of the return to office policy raised concerns of misogyny and sexism among employees. [ more ]

TheStreet

Dell employees claim new return-to-office policy is a quiet layoff

Dell is mandating employees to return to the office, causing internal turmoil.

Employees have limited flexibility in choosing remote work options at Dell. [ more ]

The Globe and Mail

Opinion: Companies underestimate how hard returning to the office is

Organizational investments required for returning to office are underestimated

Remote work trend led to salary spike and talent market upheaval [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

3 months ago

California

California Economic Development Department calls workers back to office with few exceptions

EDD employees in California will be expected to return to the office twice a week

The state government is pushing for a return to in-person work, citing increased collaboration and office culture as benefits [ more ]

The Seattle Times

4 months ago

Boeing shifts policy, wants all employees back in the office full time

Boeing is instructing employees to return to the office full-time, five days a week.

The company believes face-to-face collaboration is essential and is ending the perk of remote work. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

RTO in 2024: Fast Company's 8-point guide for designing an office your workers actually want to return to

Companies are grappling with how to get employees back to the office after years of remote work.

Creating a better office involves understanding its shortcomings and designing to address them. [ more ]

Harvard Business Review