Lawsuits claim AT&T's CEO saw the relocation mandate as a way to replace older workers with younger ones

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AT&T Chairman and CEO John Stankey talks on stage during the inauguration of the Mobile World Congress (MWC), the world's biggest mobile technology showcase and fair, on March 2, 2026 in Barcelona.
AT&T CEO John Stankey has said the company needs to move away from a culture of loyalty and tenure toward one that is more market-performance-oriented.

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

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

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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.

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a man sitting at a desk surrouned by papers and laptop
The author (not pictured) received an RTO mandate.

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Wix says US employees 'will remain hybrid' as the Israel-based company announces 5-day office return

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Wix's New York City headquarters in downtown Manhattan
Wix purchased its downtown Manhattan office space in December 2019

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Pubs, pints, and padel: A night in the City of London's pubs shows how post-work drinking culture is changing

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An outside shot of a pub in London's Leadenhall Market.
Leadenhall Market remains a hub for after-work socializing.

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I struggled to make it to the office due to day care drop-off, so my boss lets me work from home. I sometimes feel guilty about it.

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Georg Loewen
Georg Loewen

Georg Loewen

NBCU's one-size-fits-all severance package for RTO workers shows just how much power employers have right now

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Layoffs and hiring freezes are sweeping the nation across industries, from automotive to big tech.
Layoffs and hiring freezes are sweeping the nation across industries, from automotive to big tech.

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AT&T tracked employee attendance to find 'freeloaders.' Now, it admits the system is driving workers to the 'brink of frustration.'

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A visitor walks past US multinational telecommunications AT&T logo during the 2024 Mobile World Congress (MWC), the telecom industry's biggest annual gathering, in Barcelona.
AT&T uses an automated system that tracks employee compliance with the company's return-to-office policy.

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NBCUniversal is calling employees back to the office 4 days a week. Read the full memo.

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A marquis advertises the Rainbow Room, the Observation Deck, and NBC Studios in New York.
NBC.

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It's official: RTO mandates are driving workers to leave their jobs — and helping employers avoid layoffs

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A person is silhouetted in an office building.
Ordering workers to come in to the office can be a way of getting them to leave the company altogether.

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