Council Post: Returning To The Office? 17 Ways To Maintain Diversity And InclusionBusinesses are transitioning back to in-office work despite the benefits of flexible arrangements, raising concerns about inclusivity for vulnerable employee groups.
Bosses are done caring how you feelEmpathy in leadership is declining as return-to-office mandates and cost-cutting measures rise.
Return-to-office mandates: Top three challenges for employers and employeesFull-time return-to-office mandates face resistance from employees who value remote work options.Organizations must proactively address challenges resulting from RTO mandates to enhance culture and morale.
Council Post: Returning To The Office? 17 Ways To Maintain Diversity And InclusionBusinesses are transitioning back to in-office work despite the benefits of flexible arrangements, raising concerns about inclusivity for vulnerable employee groups.
Bosses are done caring how you feelEmpathy in leadership is declining as return-to-office mandates and cost-cutting measures rise.
Return-to-office mandates: Top three challenges for employers and employeesFull-time return-to-office mandates face resistance from employees who value remote work options.Organizations must proactively address challenges resulting from RTO mandates to enhance culture and morale.
10 Remote Jobs That Pay Up To $200,000+ In 2025A significant portion of employees prefer remote or hybrid work options, indicating resistance to mandatory return-to-office mandates.
How managers can lead teams through unpopular return-to-office policiesCompanies face employee pushback over return-to-office mandates.Flexible work arrangements are positively correlated with employee happiness and productivity.Managers should validate employee emotions to foster engagement.
How Favoritism Plays A Role In Return-To-Office Mandates, Especially For High PerformersFavoritism in return-to-office policies could lead to discontent among employees.Top performers are receiving preferential treatment under new workplace mandates.
Cameo Brings Workers Back to the Office With $10,000 Raise | EntrepreneurCameo offers a $10,000 raise for employees who return to the office full-time, enhancing their work environment and offsetting the loss of flexibility.
IBM co-location program described as worker attrition planIBM is launching a co-location program aimed at consolidating teams in offices, potentially driving out older, expensive workers.
The JPMorgan Memo Ends Remote Work And Tells Employees To Return To OfficeJPMorgan requires all employees to return to office full-time by March 2025, reflecting a larger corporate trend against remote work.
10 Remote Jobs That Pay Up To $200,000+ In 2025A significant portion of employees prefer remote or hybrid work options, indicating resistance to mandatory return-to-office mandates.
How managers can lead teams through unpopular return-to-office policiesCompanies face employee pushback over return-to-office mandates.Flexible work arrangements are positively correlated with employee happiness and productivity.Managers should validate employee emotions to foster engagement.
How Favoritism Plays A Role In Return-To-Office Mandates, Especially For High PerformersFavoritism in return-to-office policies could lead to discontent among employees.Top performers are receiving preferential treatment under new workplace mandates.
Cameo Brings Workers Back to the Office With $10,000 Raise | EntrepreneurCameo offers a $10,000 raise for employees who return to the office full-time, enhancing their work environment and offsetting the loss of flexibility.
IBM co-location program described as worker attrition planIBM is launching a co-location program aimed at consolidating teams in offices, potentially driving out older, expensive workers.
The JPMorgan Memo Ends Remote Work And Tells Employees To Return To OfficeJPMorgan requires all employees to return to office full-time by March 2025, reflecting a larger corporate trend against remote work.
IBM return-to-office scheme is reportedly targeting older workersIBM's return-to-office policy may be perceived as a method to push older workers out of the company.
TikTok is ramping up RTO and some are balking at the new requirementsTikTok is enforcing strict office attendance for US e-commerce staff, mandating five days a week in the office.
Internal Amazon list shows more than 40 office locations where its five-day RTO plan is delayedAmazon's full return-to-office plan has been postponed in multiple locations due to inadequate office space.
IBM return-to-office scheme is reportedly targeting older workersIBM's return-to-office policy may be perceived as a method to push older workers out of the company.
TikTok is ramping up RTO and some are balking at the new requirementsTikTok is enforcing strict office attendance for US e-commerce staff, mandating five days a week in the office.
Internal Amazon list shows more than 40 office locations where its five-day RTO plan is delayedAmazon's full return-to-office plan has been postponed in multiple locations due to inadequate office space.
In-office work at highest level since 2020, as companies pull back on remoteThe return of in-person workers is revitalizing Washington, D.C.
In-person work doubled over the past year, survey findsThe share of in-person workers doubled in 2024 as employers emphasize return-to-office policies.Executives believe productivity is higher in-person despite research suggesting otherwise.
In-office work at highest level since 2020, as companies pull back on remoteThe return of in-person workers is revitalizing Washington, D.C.
In-person work doubled over the past year, survey findsThe share of in-person workers doubled in 2024 as employers emphasize return-to-office policies.Executives believe productivity is higher in-person despite research suggesting otherwise.
If you want a balanced RTO solution, you need mutual trustCEOs are pushing for a return to the office, but employee flexibility remains a critical concern that leaders must address.
Workers are being called back to the office full-time. Can Gen Z handle RTO?Hybrid work is declining as companies enforce return-to-office mandates, despite varying responses from different employee demographics.
RTO mandates won't necessarily boost worker engagement - and might hurt itJPMorgan's CEO, Jamie Dimon, advocates for a return to office to enhance employee focus and engagement despite pushback.
Plenty of agencies are tightening hybrid policies, but few match WPP's 4 office daysWPP's new policy mandates four days in-office, diverging from industry norms of two to three days, showing a significant shift in workplace flexibility.
Read the memo advertising giant WPP sent to staff calling them back to the office 4 days a weekWPP mandates four days a week in-office work to enhance collaboration and performance, effective April.
Both structure and choice define Organic Valley's hybrid work policyOrganic Valley is developing a thoughtful return-to-office policy that considers employee needs and company culture, moving beyond arbitrary mandates.
If you want a balanced RTO solution, you need mutual trustCEOs are pushing for a return to the office, but employee flexibility remains a critical concern that leaders must address.
Workers are being called back to the office full-time. Can Gen Z handle RTO?Hybrid work is declining as companies enforce return-to-office mandates, despite varying responses from different employee demographics.
RTO mandates won't necessarily boost worker engagement - and might hurt itJPMorgan's CEO, Jamie Dimon, advocates for a return to office to enhance employee focus and engagement despite pushback.
Plenty of agencies are tightening hybrid policies, but few match WPP's 4 office daysWPP's new policy mandates four days in-office, diverging from industry norms of two to three days, showing a significant shift in workplace flexibility.
Read the memo advertising giant WPP sent to staff calling them back to the office 4 days a weekWPP mandates four days a week in-office work to enhance collaboration and performance, effective April.
Both structure and choice define Organic Valley's hybrid work policyOrganic Valley is developing a thoughtful return-to-office policy that considers employee needs and company culture, moving beyond arbitrary mandates.
Despite forcing more federal employees to work in-person, the Trump administration is trying to slash government office spaceFederal employees face significant challenges returning to the office due to lack of adequate workspace as remote work flexibility is diminished.
Trump's RTO policy leaves federal employees with an age-old question: What to wear?Federal employees face challenges in dressing for the office under conservative style expectations established post-pandemic.
Despite forcing more federal employees to work in-person, the Trump administration is trying to slash government office spaceFederal employees face significant challenges returning to the office due to lack of adequate workspace as remote work flexibility is diminished.
Trump's RTO policy leaves federal employees with an age-old question: What to wear?Federal employees face challenges in dressing for the office under conservative style expectations established post-pandemic.
Portland pushes return to office as in-person work surgesThe return-to-office trend has intensified, with a significant rise in in-person work reported in 2024.Employers are leveraging their strengthened position to mandate employee returns to the office.
JPMorgan analyst fired after publicly questioning CEO Jamie Dimon's return-to-office policy - then rehired: reportThe JPMorgan Chase CEO rejected employee flexibility in the return-to-office mandate, emphasizing top-down management despite employee pushback.
JPMorgan Chase workers launch petition to halt 5 day back-to-office ruleJPMorgan Chase employees advocate for the retention of the hybrid-work model amidst a return-to-office mandate from management.
JPMorgan CEO Dimon slams RTO pushback: 'I don't care how many people sign that f*cking petition'Jamie Dimon rejected employee requests to soften the bank's return-to-office policy, emphasizing efficiency and the freedom of workers to choose their employment.
JPMorgan employee who questioned Jamie Dimon's RTO mandate says he was fired-then told he could stay-after testy town hallJPMorgan Chase is enforcing a strict return-to-office policy despite employee concerns about flexibility.
JPMorgan tells all its employees they must return to office full-timeJPMorgan Chase mandates all employees to return to the office full-time, citing its effectiveness for company operations.
JPMorgan analyst fired after publicly questioning CEO Jamie Dimon's return-to-office policy - then rehired: reportThe JPMorgan Chase CEO rejected employee flexibility in the return-to-office mandate, emphasizing top-down management despite employee pushback.
JPMorgan Chase workers launch petition to halt 5 day back-to-office ruleJPMorgan Chase employees advocate for the retention of the hybrid-work model amidst a return-to-office mandate from management.
JPMorgan CEO Dimon slams RTO pushback: 'I don't care how many people sign that f*cking petition'Jamie Dimon rejected employee requests to soften the bank's return-to-office policy, emphasizing efficiency and the freedom of workers to choose their employment.
JPMorgan employee who questioned Jamie Dimon's RTO mandate says he was fired-then told he could stay-after testy town hallJPMorgan Chase is enforcing a strict return-to-office policy despite employee concerns about flexibility.
JPMorgan tells all its employees they must return to office full-timeJPMorgan Chase mandates all employees to return to the office full-time, citing its effectiveness for company operations.
Amazon's full RTO is off to a bumpy start. Some staff complain of a lack of space and theft. And they're still on video chats.Amazon's five-day return-to-office policy faces challenges such as logistical issues, employee discomfort, and mixed feelings about in-person collaboration.
Seattle businesses feel Amazon's return-to-office rippleAmazon's return-to-office policy signals potential urban revitalization post-pandemic.
Amazon's RTO Mandate Complicated By Lack of Desks, Space | EntrepreneurAmazon's return-to-office mandate is facing challenges due to insufficient office space for employees.
Amazon Layoffs: Dozens of Corporate Employees Cut in January | EntrepreneurAmazon is cutting jobs in its communications and sustainability units to improve efficiency and strengthen company culture.
Amazon's full RTO is off to a bumpy start. Some staff complain of a lack of space and theft. And they're still on video chats.Amazon's five-day return-to-office policy faces challenges such as logistical issues, employee discomfort, and mixed feelings about in-person collaboration.
Seattle businesses feel Amazon's return-to-office rippleAmazon's return-to-office policy signals potential urban revitalization post-pandemic.
Amazon's RTO Mandate Complicated By Lack of Desks, Space | EntrepreneurAmazon's return-to-office mandate is facing challenges due to insufficient office space for employees.
Amazon Layoffs: Dozens of Corporate Employees Cut in January | EntrepreneurAmazon is cutting jobs in its communications and sustainability units to improve efficiency and strengthen company culture.
JPMorgan's CEO Doesn't Care About the Hybrid Work Petition | EntrepreneurJPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon insists on a full return to office despite employee pushback and a petition for hybrid work.
WFH days at JPMorgan are officially over. Read the memo.JPMorgan mandates a return to full-time office work, ending hybrid schedules for about 30% of its workforce starting in March.
JPMorgan Disables Internal Comments After Employee Backlash Over RTO PolicyJPMorgan mandates a return to full-time office work, sparking employee discontent and potential unionization efforts.
JPMorgan's CEO Doesn't Care About the Hybrid Work Petition | EntrepreneurJPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon insists on a full return to office despite employee pushback and a petition for hybrid work.
WFH days at JPMorgan are officially over. Read the memo.JPMorgan mandates a return to full-time office work, ending hybrid schedules for about 30% of its workforce starting in March.
JPMorgan Disables Internal Comments After Employee Backlash Over RTO PolicyJPMorgan mandates a return to full-time office work, sparking employee discontent and potential unionization efforts.
IBM Return-to-Office mandate hits finance and ops groupIBM's Finance & Operations unit faces layoffs linked to a return-to-office mandate.Employees must relocate to hubs or receive severance; AI will replace many roles.
Another Charlotte company decided to end remote work for its corporate employeesBelk is transitioning back to in-office work three days a week for corporate employees to enhance collaboration and productivity.
Why some companies are fumbling their RTO plansEmployers pushing for return-to-office encounters logistical issues like space shortages and misallocated resources due to pre-pandemic office downsizing.
Sit, stay, pine: The lonely pets being left behind by America's return-to-office pushReturn-to-office mandates leave many pets experiencing separation anxiety after owners worked from home.Dog trainers report increased demand as pets struggle with loneliness post-pandemic.
Why some companies are fumbling their RTO plansEmployers pushing for return-to-office encounters logistical issues like space shortages and misallocated resources due to pre-pandemic office downsizing.
Sit, stay, pine: The lonely pets being left behind by America's return-to-office pushReturn-to-office mandates leave many pets experiencing separation anxiety after owners worked from home.Dog trainers report increased demand as pets struggle with loneliness post-pandemic.
BI Today: RTO dramaThe recent fires in Los Angeles are worsening the California insurance crisis.The return to office debate shows challenges for companies in implementing workplace policies.Meta's content moderation shifts reflect political strategy under pressure.Amazon faces operational challenges in its return-to-office efforts.
Return To Office Mandate Making You Crazy? Here's How To Navigate ItReturn-to-office mandates are prompting a mass talent exodus from major companies, with a notable rise in quit rates.
BI Today: RTO dramaThe recent fires in Los Angeles are worsening the California insurance crisis.The return to office debate shows challenges for companies in implementing workplace policies.Meta's content moderation shifts reflect political strategy under pressure.Amazon faces operational challenges in its return-to-office efforts.
Return To Office Mandate Making You Crazy? Here's How To Navigate ItReturn-to-office mandates are prompting a mass talent exodus from major companies, with a notable rise in quit rates.
All federal agencies ordered to terminate remote work-ideally within 30 daysFederal remote work policies should prioritize performance metrics over employee preferences to enhance productivity and support agency missions.
A guide to conquering the office comebackNavigating the return to office life requires emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and maintaining authenticity while leveraging skills developed during remote work.
All federal agencies ordered to terminate remote work-ideally within 30 daysFederal remote work policies should prioritize performance metrics over employee preferences to enhance productivity and support agency missions.
A guide to conquering the office comebackNavigating the return to office life requires emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and maintaining authenticity while leveraging skills developed during remote work.
Trump is making big changes to the federal workforce. Workers told BI what they think.Trump's administration emphasizes a return-to-office policy, coupled with hiring freezes and restrictions on DEI initiatives, causing mixed reactions among federal employees.
Trump's RTO order sparks both backlash and acceptance from federal workers: 'Everybody's trying to figure it out'Trump's executive order mandates full-time in-office work for federal employees, causing mixed reactions regarding commute strain and work-life balance.
Trump is making big changes to the federal workforce. Workers told BI what they think.Trump's administration emphasizes a return-to-office policy, coupled with hiring freezes and restrictions on DEI initiatives, causing mixed reactions among federal employees.
Trump's RTO order sparks both backlash and acceptance from federal workers: 'Everybody's trying to figure it out'Trump's executive order mandates full-time in-office work for federal employees, causing mixed reactions regarding commute strain and work-life balance.
Major WFH debate ignites as Aussies forced back to office: 'Took me 3 hours'Sydney's public transport chaos prompts a renewed debate on return-to-office mandates amidst severe commuting disruptions.
JPMorgan faces internal revolt over RTO mandate-now talk of a Wells Fargo-style labor union is reportedly spreadingJPMorgan employees are considering unionization inspired by Wells Fargo's recent successful efforts as a response to stringent return-to-office policies.
Thousands sign petition calling on ad titan WPP to rethink its 4-day RTO demandWPP's four-day return-to-office policy faces significant pushback from employees, sparking a popular petition calling for its revocation.
JPMorgan faces internal revolt over RTO mandate-now talk of a Wells Fargo-style labor union is reportedly spreadingJPMorgan employees are considering unionization inspired by Wells Fargo's recent successful efforts as a response to stringent return-to-office policies.
Thousands sign petition calling on ad titan WPP to rethink its 4-day RTO demandWPP's four-day return-to-office policy faces significant pushback from employees, sparking a popular petition calling for its revocation.
Developers for a massive, $6.5 billion NYC skyscraper with ties to Donald Trump are taking a unique approach to try to fund itThe construction of the tallest skyscraper in the US underscores the challenges of the RTO debate and financing amidst uncertain office market conditions.
Jockeying for desks and parking: AT&T workers say the 5-day office return is off to a bumpy startAT&T's return-to-office mandate has faced challenges due to inadequate infrastructure, including insufficient desks and elevators.
Hybrid office policy the norm as LI companies embrace flexibility, work-life balanceHybrid work arrangements balance in-office collaboration and employees' personal work preferences, enhancing productivity and job satisfaction.
With firms driving people back to the office, we speak to Chaim Grunfield, founder of Prime Connect, about demand for 'flex' office space - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comOffices are transforming into collaborative hubs as businesses embrace hybrid working models, emphasizing flexibility and strong connectivity solutions.
Jockeying for desks and parking: AT&T workers say the 5-day office return is off to a bumpy startAT&T's return-to-office mandate has faced challenges due to inadequate infrastructure, including insufficient desks and elevators.
Hybrid office policy the norm as LI companies embrace flexibility, work-life balanceHybrid work arrangements balance in-office collaboration and employees' personal work preferences, enhancing productivity and job satisfaction.
With firms driving people back to the office, we speak to Chaim Grunfield, founder of Prime Connect, about demand for 'flex' office space - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comOffices are transforming into collaborative hubs as businesses embrace hybrid working models, emphasizing flexibility and strong connectivity solutions.
How To Maintain Your Sanity Commuting Back And Forth To The OfficePracticing mindfulness during commutes can transform a stressful routine into a more positive and enriching experience.