As the corporate world navigates the post-pandemic landscape, a notable trend has emerged: many large companies are urging their employees to return to the office more frequently. For instance, AT&T, Amazon, Citigroup, Salesforce, and Chipotle recently implemented stricter hybrid work models that require a set number of in-person days per week.
(1) In fact, JPMorgan mandated that managing directors work in the office five days per week. All cited a lack of productivity and the importance of in-person collaboration to enhance responsiveness and customer service.
Despite these moves, the hybrid work model—where employees split their time between the office and remote locations—has become a mainstay, especially among small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This model offers flexibility and has been shown to improve job satisfaction and reduce attrition without compromising performance.
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