Return-to-Office Is a $1.3 Trillion Problem Few Have Figured Out

Companies, employees, and governments worldwide are still grappling with how to adapt to changes in the workplace brought on by the pandemic, with stark differences emerging across continents and cultures, and Asian and European workers largely returning to offices at a faster pace than their American counterparts due to factors such as cultural expectations, reliable public transportation, and home office sizes.

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8/30/2023

Return to office mandates pick up steam as Labor Day nears but many employees resist

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Workers are Resisting Calls to Return to Offices - Slashdot

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