Hybrid workers are 'coffee badging' to spend less time in the office and dodge RTO mandates

• Hybrid workers are dodging return-to-office mandates by "coffee badging."
• The workplace trend involves showing up at the office for a few hours before leaving.
• The practice allows employees to catch up with colleagues, while saving time and money.

Hybrid workers have a new way to dodge return-to-office mandates: "coffee badging."

The workplace trend involves showing up at the office, grabbing a coffee, and then leaving to complete the work day somewhere else. Employees collect a metaphorical "badge" for visiting the office, even if it's only for a few hours.