After Layoffs, Novo Nordisk Announces RTO Mandate for Employees

The Novo Nordisk RTO mandate could be a strategy to encourage attrition, but if community-building is the goal, additional changes are crucial. Read More

Opinion: Rigid return-to-office mandates are a losing battle

Flexibility isn’t a compromise — it’s a competitive advantage. Those who recognize this truth will lead. Those who don’t will be left behind. Read More

It's official: RTO mandates are driving workers to leave their jobs — and helping employers avoid layoffs

US business leaders told the Federal Reserve that RTO mandates and AI are helping them lower headcount without turning to layoffs. Read More

These remote workers were ordered back to the office. They still work from home.

Employers are calling workers back to the office. But are they complying? New research suggests some people are defying their bosses’ marching orders even as the job market cools and job anxieties ... Read More

The Microsoft RTO Policy Leaves Room for Flexibility and Hybrid Work

Microsoft’s RTO policy will require employees to come in three days a week starting from February 2026, with a phase-by-phase rollout. Read More

RTO made its biggest post-pandemic comeback in July

While in-office work hasn't yet returned to pre-pandemic levels, RTO mandates are in full swing. July saw the most US employees working from the office since COVID, foot traffic data shows. Most ... Read More

Return-To-Office Mandates Pose Challenges To Families And Singles

Return-to-office mandates might not be practical for the average person, especially those with children. As more companies roll out return-to-office mandates, employees are finding it increasingly ... Read More

To Office Or Not To Office, That Is The Question

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Want your employees back in the office? Give them a reason to come—not rules. If you have ... Read More