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.

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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

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.

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.