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Posted 9/4/2023, 9:00:00 AM

Return to work mandates are ridiculous, unnecessary and, in some instances, even cruel

Return-to-office mandates are not about productivity or better meetings but rather about companies wanting to become the center of employees' lives, even if the data on the impact of office work versus remote work is inconclusive.

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8/25/2023

Amid a return-to-office push, it's still possible for workers to get flexible schedules. 'Think about it like a salary negotiation,' expert says

89% of full-time workers are in favor of remote and hybrid work or four-day work weeks, with 51% willing to switch jobs or industries to achieve their desired schedule. While some companies are pushing for a return to in-office work, there are still opportunities for workers to negotiate flexible schedules and remote work arrangements.

8/28/2023

Survey: Remote Work Isn’t Going Away — and Executives Know It

Despite public statements from CEOs about returning to the office, a new survey reveals that executives privately expect remote work to continue growing due to employee preference, technological advancements, and sustained productivity, with both hybrid and fully remote work expected to increase over the next five years.

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.

9/1/2023

Remote work is harder to come by as companies push for return to office

Employers are increasing their demands for in-person work, with many companies requiring employees to return to the office at least a few days a week, sparking negotiations and debates over the future of remote work.

9/3/2023

You're more productive in the office, say elite CEOs. Data seems to back them up.

CEOs are bringing remote employees back to the office most days, citing decreased productivity and difficulties with collaboration and communication as reasons for the shift, although experts argue for a flexible, hybrid approach to work.

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.

9/4/2023

The state of return-to-office policies: a post-Labor Day reset?

Some big-name employers are enforcing return-to-office mandates after Labor Day, with noncompliance potentially resulting in disciplinary action, including lower performance ratings or dismissal.

9/5/2023

The return to office war ends in a stalemate

The debate over returning to the office continues, but it may be time to accept that the new normal has arrived, with workers having more flexibility and employers settling on three-plus days a week in the office; the real challenge now lies in the commercial office space sector.

9/8/2023

Companies Push Return to Office as Auto Strike Looms, AI Startups Offer Alternatives, 19 Million Earn Under $15/Hour, WeWork Renegotiates Leases

More companies are implementing return-to-office mandates as the economy improves and children go back to school, causing concern for employees facing higher commuting costs and Covid cases.

9/12/2023

Return-to-Office Mandates Used as 'Covert Layoffs' to Cut Staff Without Firings, Report Finds

The return-to-office policies implemented by companies could be used as a covert layoff tactic to restructure the workforce and avoid legal and financial obligations associated with layoffs.

Topics

Posted 9/4/2023, 9:00:00 AM

Return to work mandates are ridiculous, unnecessary and, in some instances, even cruel

businessinsider.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/25/2023

Amid a return-to-office push, it's still possible for workers to get flexible schedules. 'Think about it like a salary negotiation,' expert says

8/28/2023

Survey: Remote Work Isn’t Going Away — and Executives Know It

8/30/2023

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

9/1/2023

Remote work is harder to come by as companies push for return to office

9/3/2023

You're more productive in the office, say elite CEOs. Data seems to back them up.

9/4/2023

Workers are Resisting Calls to Return to Offices - Slashdot

9/4/2023

The state of return-to-office policies: a post-Labor Day reset?

Some big-name employers are enforcing return-to-office mandates after Labor Day, with noncompliance potentially resulting in disciplinary action, including lower performance ratings or dismissal.

9/5/2023

The return to office war ends in a stalemate

9/8/2023

Companies Push Return to Office as Auto Strike Looms, AI Startups Offer Alternatives, 19 Million Earn Under $15/Hour, WeWork Renegotiates Leases

More companies are implementing return-to-office mandates as the economy improves and children go back to school, causing concern for employees facing higher commuting costs and Covid cases.

9/12/2023

Return-to-Office Mandates Used as 'Covert Layoffs' to Cut Staff Without Firings, Report Finds

The return-to-office policies implemented by companies could be used as a covert layoff tactic to restructure the workforce and avoid legal and financial obligations associated with layoffs.