Tag: return to office plan

HRDA Frankly Speaking: The $2B Pivot— How This Construction Firm Dropped the Office Mandate and Doubled Its Revenue

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Jun 22, 2026 HRDA Frankly Speaking

Updated: Jun 23, 2026

While most companies are mandating return-to-office (RTO) policies, one construction giant is celebrating ten years of doing things completely differently. Back in 2016, Shawmut Design and Construction faced a talent crisis. Engagement surveys revealed that high-performing employees—especially women in their 20s to 40s—were leaving the firm at an alarming rate due to rigid work schedules. […]

Does RTO Necessarily Come at the Cost of Talent?

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Jun 20, 2024 Recruiting

Updated: Jun 20, 2024

As companies push forward with return-to-office (RTO) policies, a pressing question emerges: are these policies driving away top talent? The recent MyPerfectResume 2024 Return to Office Survey sheds light on this issue, revealing a disconnect between employer intentions and employee perceptions. Understanding Employee Sentiment Today’s workforce is savvy and well-aware that RTO policies might not […]

The Return-to-Office Dilemma: Beyond Remote Work, It’s About Autonomy and Trust

By Keryn Gold, Ph.D., Business and Consulting Leader Aug 31, 2023 HR Perspectives

Updated: Aug 31, 2023

There’s a fundamental misunderstanding between employees and employers regarding return-to-office mandates: It isn’t actually about remote work at all. It’s about personal autonomy and employees’ desire to be trusted to choose the schedule and location that work best for them personally. In Times of Disruption, People Seek Control Interest rates are rising, the market is […]

HR Query: Companies Forcing More RTO – How Can They Make It Appealing?

By Bianca Herron, Editor, HR Daily Advisor Staff Aug 28, 2023 HR Query

Updated: Aug 28, 2023

Return to office mandates continue to make headlines as companies roll out demands for their employees. Google recently announced they are cracking down on requiring three days in-office for most staff, while Salesforce is encouraging people to come back in by donating to charity for every worker that comes in. According to ResumeBuilder.com’s recent survey […]

Amazon Slack Fight Illustrates Divisiveness of Return-to-Work Question

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Apr 12, 2023 Learning & Development

Updated: May 10, 2023

We hear a lot about the tug of war between organizations and employees when it comes to the future of widespread remote work in the post-COVID world. But that narrative hides the fact that employees themselves aren’t a monolith when it comes to preferences around remote work. An internal battle raging at online retail giant […]