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RTO mandates and mass layoffs are now the name of the game in some sectors.
  • After a brief transition of power to workers, it feels like bosses are back in charge.
  • Between the rise of AI, return-to-office mandates, and layoffs — employee anxiety is high.
  • CEOs are less worried about workers quitting, one expert told Insider.

CEOs are back on top.

Between the rise of job-threatening AI, strict return-to-office mandates, and sweeping layoffs, it feels like bosses are clawing back what little remains of employees' power.