The data is in: RTO policies don't improve employee performance or company value, but controlling bosses don't care

Mon, 01/08/2024 - 19:18

workers in office — Researchers studying RTO policies at S&P 500 companies found that in-office workers aren't more productive and don't increase value for shareholders.
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Experts studying RTO policies at S&P 500 companies found in-office workers aren't more productive.
Businesses with strict RTO policies aren't more profitable, either, the researchers determined.
But they say controlling managers prefer RTO and use employees as a scapegoat for bad performance.

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