Companies Walk Back Strict Return-to-Office Mandates Due to Downsized Offices and Hybrid Preference
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Employers don't have enough office space anymore to accommodate the strict return-to-office mandates they are announcing. They are likely overstating the number of in-office days expected.
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Many companies have downsized their office footprints 10-20% in recent years, making it impossible to fit all employees if mandates were actually followed.
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Despite tough talk from executives, data shows employees are only coming into the office 2-3 days a week on average.
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Deutsche Bank banned "WFH Fridays" to spread attendance more evenly, but tough mandates may cause backlash without perks.
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Hybrid working models with 3 days in the office seem to be the norm for now, despite executives wanting more in-office time.