Return-to-office is a $1.3 trillion problem few have figured out

Different regions of the world have varying approaches to returning to the office post-pandemic, with Asian and European workers largely going back to offices at a faster pace than their counterparts in the Americas, while the US lacks clear policies, leading to significant variations in remote work arrangements.

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8/30/2023

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

Return-to-office mandates are gaining momentum as the pandemic fades, with 90% of companies expected to require employees to work in person at least some of the time by the end of next year, despite pushback from many employees.

9/4/2023

Workers are Resisting Calls to Return to Offices - Slashdot

America's return-to-office has been slow and stagnant, with office occupancy at around 47.2 percent of pre-pandemic levels, and the majority of hybrid arrangements failing to foster meaningful connections, leading some companies to resort to threats to get employees back in the office.