Microsoft introduces Places to ease folks' flexible working
Microsoft introduces Microsoft Places for flexible return-to-office coordination.
Back to the Office Orders Spurred Turnover at Trio of Tech Giants
Back-to-office mandates at tech giants like Microsoft, Apple, and SpaceX led to increased executive departures and loss of senior workforce, benefiting more flexible competitors.
Rigid back-to-office rules resulted in varying employee turnover rates, indicating potential negative impact on work tenure and organizational loyalty.
Bosses mandated them back to the office. They took legal action instead.
Workers are taking employers to court over return-to-office mandates.
Canada's Public Sector Unions Threaten Disruption Over Return to Office
Public sector unions in Canada are initiating legal challenges against the government's return-to-office mandates.
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Legal industry undergoing changes with coaching support, modern office improvements, and AI feedback.
Council Post: Stop The Return To Office Nonsense
Hybrid work is recognized as the optimal work model for the future.
Corporations face substantial financial losses due to underutilized office spaces.
A New Study Reveals Just How Much Return-To-Office Mandates Are Costing Workers: A Month's Worth Of Groceries
Return-to-office mandates are costing workers an average of $561 a month.
Workers are spending extra money on commuting, childcare, pet care, and household services due to return-to-office mandates.
Can California state employee unions protect civil servants from crackdowns on telework?
State agencies in California are planning to bring workers back to the office twice a week.
The governor's budget includes a plan to eliminate monthly telework stipends.
Video game industry layoffs, AI ethics are top concerns for workers, new survey says
The video game industry faced significant layoffs in 2023, with over 10,000 game developers potentially losing their jobs.
The GDC survey covered various topics including generative AI, accessibility, demographics, and return-to-office mandates, in addition to layoffs.
Study: Ad Agencies' RTO Mandates Pose Hiring Challenges
The pressure of return-to-office (RTO) mandates is causing low employee morale and hiring challenges for agencies.
52% of ad industry employees surveyed either have to work in the office at least one day a week or their employers plan to implement that policy.
Those navigating RTO mandates are 40% more likely to seek new work and 96% more likely at risk for burnout than remote employees.