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.

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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.

9/4/2023

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.

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.

9/20/2023

Office Occupancy Rates See Biggest Jump Since July as More Workers Return after Labor Day

The occupancy rate of workplaces in major cities surpassed 50% for the first time since July, indicating that more workers are returning to the office after Labor Day.