Harsh Realities of Return to Office Mandates

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
A study by BambooHR reveals that some companies use return to office mandates as a way to lay off employees. The study found that executives and HR professionals hoped RTO mandates would lead to staff leaving voluntarily, but when that didn't happen, layoffs occurred. The study also highlights the emergence of a performative and divisive office culture post-pandemic.

Key Points

  • Some companies use return to office mandates as a back-channel approach to layoffs.
  • Executives and HR professionals hoped RTO mandates would lead to voluntary staff departures.
  • When employees did not quit voluntarily, layoffs occurred in some companies.
  • The office culture post-pandemic is described as performative, suspicious, and divisive.
  • Both remote and in-office employees feel pressure to be visible and productive, potentially harming actual productivity.
  • The study emphasizes the importance of considering individual employee needs in return to office policies.