Workplace Insight

JUNE 18, 2025

It suggests that while fully remote work remains uncommon, most employees now work from home one to three days per week and expect that flexibility to continue. The findings reflect similar trends in other developed economies, in which the post-pandemic return to the office has stabilised at a level well below pre-2020 norms.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 5, 2025

Companies are struggling to balance remote and in-office work, yet strict return-to-office (RTO) mandates are failing to deliver the intended results. For over five years, most offices have not had to accommodate a full workforce on a daily basis. This makes in-office work less appealing and less practical.

Office Policies 64

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 5, 2025

What has shifted, however, is the prominence of certain legal rights and protections for the employee especially around health and safety, flexible working. Risk assessments, clear policies, and open communication are now crucial, not just to protect employees but to prevent costly disputes. Risk management is more important than ever.

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Office Space

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The steady rise of remote work has fundamentally shifted the way we work, offering unprecedented flexibility and convenience. While this transformation has undeniable benefits, business leaders should not lose sight of how valuable the physical office space can be. What is a Return-to-Office Policy? Flexible workstations.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 21, 2024

More than half (51 percent) of UK workers are in favour of some form of so-called return to office (RTO) policy, but flexibility is key to any office mandated approach, according to a new poll from Owl Labs. The rise of stealth management Flexibility is key to the success of RTO mandates.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Employee hours are flexible. As many employees return to the office in some form, they want continued flexibility at work so that work fits into their lifestyle and accommodates their individual needs. That’s why flexible schedules are incredibly popular with employees. The new expectation?

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Insperity

JUNE 2, 2022

According to a Future Forums study conducted in Fall 2021 about inflexible return-to-office policies, 44% of executives want to return to fully in-office work, compared to only 17% of non-executive employees. Employers’ view on a return to the office. Find out what level of flexibility your employees want.

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Work Life

JULY 19, 2024

Fast Company recently wrote about the rise in “coffee badging,” the practice of people making an appearance in the office (long enough to just grab a coffee) to comply with company return-to-office policies.

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Office Policies Flexibility Flexibility Food 98

Insperity

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Increased workplace flexibility. Prioritizing quality and results over time spent in the office. Modeling desirable behaviors – managers should adhere to any office policies that promote work-life balance and avoid showing reluctance to take time off. Fewer opportunities for collaboration and spontaneity.

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Yarooms

MARCH 13, 2024

Nowadays, the big question on many workplace leaders' minds is: " Should everyone return to the office ?" The future of work could be more about flexibility and less about everyone showing up at the office every day. According to a survey by the Conference Board , not many U.S. CEOs are in a rush to make that happen this year.

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Work Life

JANUARY 28, 2024

This is because flexible working has opened up a world of possibilities for people who, because of remote work, now have the opportunity to work jobs they may otherwise not have had access to. This creates unnecessary barriers for folks who often rely on the flexibility remote work provides them.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

In 2017, he predicted that the majority of jobs will be flexible within the next 30 years. Workers are in favor of remote and flexible work arrangements Recent data shows we are trending in that direction. Of those included in the study, 44% of gig workers cited flexibility or work-life balance as the top reason they do gig work.

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Work Life

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

However, oftentimes, these employees find themselves with more flexibility than in years past. Rather than strictly abiding by a clock-in and clock-out model within rigid business hours, many modern workplaces encourage employees to follow flexible hours or simply work when is best for them as long as they hit their goals.

Flexibility 98

Flexibility Flexibility Office Policies Construction 98

Office Space

MAY 1, 2024

We’ll discuss modern office policies such as activity-based and remote work, and how they can promote improved collaboration between teams. We’ll then touch on the importance of technology in the workplace, and how businesses like OfficeSpace are making it easier than ever for team leaders to optimize their office space.

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Work Life

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

but then also, internally, a place that offers a lot of growth, flexibility, [and encourages] you to take the initiative to make it what you want.” Implement a flexible work policy The hybrid model seems to be dominating businesses—with 90% of U.S. ” I spoke with numerous members of Gen Z like Jones.

Real Estate 111

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Envoy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

It’s also important that leaders enforce their on-site policies while also stressing how these requirements benefit both the company and individual employees. Taking another look at market performance, tech companies with employees who adhered to in-office policies financially outperformed those who didn’t.

Technology 95

Technology Office Policies Flexibility Flexibility 95

Work Life

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

” This is one of the fundamental reasons I advocate strongly for flexibility in the workplace. As the Future Forum survey states, “amid spiking burnout, offering employees flexibility fuels company culture and productivity.” ” Action step: Consider your organization’s flexibility policy. There

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Work Life

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

A survey from Upwork revealed that among C-suite leaders who enforced RTO policies 63% saw women disproportionately quit as a result, and 57% say the loss has hurt productivity for their organization. Flexibility is no longer just a perk—it’s a necessity. These companies know success is built on trust, not enforcing outdated policies.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 20, 2024

Now the picture has shifted once more, with headlines pointing to increasing return to the office policies introduced by organisations, with greater productivity and collaboration among their top reasons for doing so. When workers were asked what the ideal frequency would be, an average of 2.25

Catering 118

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 13, 2024

The Telecoms giant’s Movers Index suggest that around 40 percent of firms now require five-day-a-week office work. Meanwhile, 92 percent of companies had some kind of mandatory in-office policy. Wednesday remains the top day for office work, with about three quarters of office workers coming in for the midweek.

Transportation 114

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Work Life

JULY 23, 2024

Even as companies double down on return-to-office policies, there are plenty of leaders who continue to see the value in allowing remote work, which can help give working mothers the flexibility they so often need to fully participate in the workforce.

Office Policies 98

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 10, 2024

Half (50 percent) of respondents say their employer has “productivity paranoia” over employees working away from the office, with 62 percent reporting their organisation has implemented a return to office policy within the last two years.

Software 111

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 11, 2023

Key findings: Leaders are digging into their data to find out if return-to-office policies are working. 88 percent of those surveyed work for organizations that have an in-office policy – and most are now measuring the success of this policy by delving into their data.

Real Estate 88

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Those that have set ‘number of days in the office’ policies have found that their people are not conforming to those policies, yet few organisations are prepared to take disciplinary action with ‘non-conformant’ staff. This leads to a feeling of unfairness and lower morale.

Real Estate 115

Real Estate Office Policies Technology Training 115

Workplace Insight

JUNE 23, 2024

When given a choice about their work schedules, employees prioritise using the office for in-person collaboration. In workplaces with flexible schedules, employees spend nearly half their in-office time in meeting rooms compared to those with mandated in-office days.

Catering 64

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 25, 2024

A poll by Skillshub suggests there is a potential clash between firms issuing so-called return to office mandates and people unwilling to give up the flexibility and wellbeing benefits they say they have gained through remote and hybrid work. percent) are prepared to consider quitting their jobs if forced back to full-time office work.

Office Policies 59

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Success

JULY 10, 2023

On June 15, Charles Schwab joined the many corporations requiring most or all employees to return to the office. Google’s change to their three-day-a-week office policy now includes checking employee badge swipes to hold employees who have simply chosen not to report to the office accountable via their performance reviews.

Office Policies 75

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Attendance Bot

MAY 30, 2024

hours per week Employees using AI report significantly higher productivity levels Importance of Flexibility 71% of desk workers find working the same hours as their colleagues enhances productivity Structured flexibility in office policies is crucial for effective hybrid work environments.

Flexibility 52

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 30, 2024

The majority of UK travel managers (89 percent) say travel is a growing business priority in 2024, anticipating increased budgets driven by return-to-office policies, inflation and ESG requirements. This is a key finding in new research by Uber for Business which claims to reveal a resurgent demand for business travel.

Office Policies 64

Office Policies Reporting Government Flexibility 64

Workplace Insight

APRIL 30, 2024

UK employees are suffering higher cost-of-living expenses, especially due to transportation costs and tensions may rise as many companies enforce return-to-office policies. As many as 71 percent of employees said they would enjoy going to their workplace more if they were offered flexible start and finish times.

Finance 59

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 11, 2024

“The study highlights a concerning trend of potential manipulation within return-to-office policies,” said Anita Grantham, Head of HR at BambooHR. ” Beyond covert layoffs, the study also found the return-to-office shift has contributed to a “performative, suspicious, and divisive” office culture.

Office Policies 59

Office Policies Software Prioritization Flexibility 59

Ask a Manager

MAY 25, 2017

New staff tend to struggle with it when they first arrive since many other nonprofits they have worked for are more flexible about arrival times, making up time, PTO, etc. As operations manager, I’m the one who constantly sends out the reminders to staff about office policies, hours among them.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Illovsky talked to Fast Company about how tech companies are recovering from the tumult of the past few years, what she’s seeing in the hiring market, and how return-to-office policies are redefining company culture. For me, it’s less about being in the office or being remote as it is around aggressive flexibility.

Communication 122

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SnackNation

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

We talked to both office managers and the people who hire them at some of the companies who are getting it right when it comes to culture and engagement. Here’s what they had to say about the top traits you need to be a rockstar office manager. Unparalleled Flexibility.

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Envoy

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

With the potential to cause significant business challenges, many companies have decided to draw a line in the sand on their onsite policies. Offer a variety of space types: Experimenting with office design is essential to ensure that employees have a fulfilling experience when they come to the workplace.

Manufacturing 53

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Vantage Circle

MARCH 12, 2024

Google is factoring employees’ in-office attendance into their performance reviews. A report by Resume Builder , which surveyed 1,000 company leaders says - A whopping 90% of companies plan to implement return-to-office policies by the end of 2024. Yes No Which work model do you prefer: fully remote, hybrid, or in-office?

Logistics 52

Logistics Transportation Flexibility Flexibility 52

Condeco Software

JULY 19, 2022

3 Questions with Paul Statham, CEO and founder of workplace scheduling provider Condeco You speak with thousands of clients globally about their hybrid plans, what’s the current status with return-to-office policies? It’s clear that flexible working is now table stakes in 95% of organizations. The result: Open jobs.

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