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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

9/11/2023

IBM Mandates Hybrid Work for Employees Within 80km of Offices, Joining Tech Industry Push for Office Returns

IBM Software is requiring its employees living within a 50-mile radius of an office to be present for at least three days a week, emphasizing the importance of "meaningful time together" in-person as part of their work culture. Other tech companies like Google and Meta have also sought to bring back employees to the office on a part-time basis.

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Posted 9/5/2023, 7:11:00 AM

The return to office war ends in a stalemate

fortune.com

Relevant topic timeline:

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

9/4/2023

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

9/4/2023

Workers are Resisting Calls to Return to Offices - Slashdot

9/11/2023

IBM Mandates Hybrid Work for Employees Within 80km of Offices, Joining Tech Industry Push for Office Returns