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AI workers don't work from home — they 'home from work'

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Founders and workplace experts said that post-pandemic AI startups operate in a high-trust environment and have very tight-knit cultures that demand in-person work.

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Inside Amazon: 12 employees describe life under layoffs, AI pressure, and 5-day RTO

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AI startups are shifting the economic center of gravity of San Francisco

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More AI startups are choosing office spaces in smaller neighborhoods and mixed-use, creative spaces.

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RTO didn't stick. Now this company is paying workers to come in — and said office attendance has increased 57%.

Tech Insider : Business
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Superhuman employees at its San Francisco office. The company has seen a 57% increase in office attendance since January.

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How Paramount wants its managers to talk about David Ellison's new RTO mandate

Tech Insider : Business
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Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has been a major proponent of in-person work.

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David Ellison is calling more Paramount employees back to the office. Here are the details of its 'Phase 2' RTO push.

Tech Insider : Business
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Paramount unveiled its long-awaited RTO mandate for remote employees.

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I put EV chargers in my company's parking lot. With gas prices soaring, employees appreciate them even more.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Technology
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Hanko Kiessner put EV chargers in his company's parking lot.

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Surging oil costs pour fuel on the return-to-office debate

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business
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A person walks past a gas station, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in New York.

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12 companies that are embracing remote work amid the RTO push

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Lincoln County, Kansas is paying remote workers $4,500 cash to move to there.

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My company announced a return-to-office policy a few weeks ago. It's already affecting my relationship with my partner.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
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The author (not pictured) received an RTO mandate.

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