RTO Mandates: Hard Truths for Leaders

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After Amazon imposed a strict return-to-office policy that takes effect in January 2025, other companies followed suit. But are RTO mandates a way to boost productivity and charm Wall Street - or just a way to lose your best performers?

In this short video, Brian Elliott, who has studied RTO mandates extensively, explains the latest research and offers examples of how such mandates have played out. He also discusses why they often don't work as intended and what leaders should do instead.

  • The Impact of Return-to-Office Mandates
  • Business Benefits of Remote and Hybrid Work
  • Research Findings on RTO Mandates
  • Disconnect Between CEOs and Employees
  • High Performers and RTO Mandates
  • Future Implications for Companies
  • Strategies for Measuring Productivity
  • Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts
  • Conclusion and Further Resources

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