Q4 #FlexReport live! 🚀 . @amazon & @DellTech push #RTO. Political shifts may mandate govt office work. Universal trend or isolated cases? Our report explores these emerging workplace dynamics ➡️

Think bringing everyone back to office will magically boost cross-functional collaboration? Think again. Research shows employees naturally interact only within 25 meters of their desk—meaning they stick to the same ~8 people daily.

Is @amazon 's 5-day #RTO mandate a backdoor layoff? Not according to CEO Andy Jassy. He says it's about "our culture", not cost-cutting. Over 37K workers have joined a Slack channel to voice grievances about the policy change from 3 to 5 days in office.

Will #remote workers determine today's election outcome? @Gleb_Tsipursky explores this in his @TheHill opinion piece ➡️ Do you think remote work trends will impact the election results?.

Check out the full #FlexPerspectives episode to learn about the growing demand for flexible work arrangements and actionable ways organizations can better support working women today 👇.

Major companies like @Starbucks , @Dell, and @amazon have been getting more serious about enforcing their #RTO policies. Have you felt more pressure from your company to return to the office in the past few months?.

Among US companies with structured #hybrid work policies, 74% use a Minimum Days/Week model, making it the dominant approach. The vast majority (85%) of these firms implement some form of minimum attendance requirement, whether days or percentage-based.

"It's not just about how often we get together but why." . Hear from @brianpelliott on why top-down #RTO mandates don't work, how to transition to outcome-based management, and tips for reducing meetings and working async. Full episode 👉

The most interesting part is that despite mounting evidence about #remotework productivity, execs continue to cite "collaboration" and "culture" as reasons to commute again. Check out the full list here 👉

Another week, another #RTO news headline. @BusinessInsider just dropped a comprehensive list of all the major companies requiring employees back in the office and it's quite a roster: @amazon, @BlackRock , @Meta, @Apple, and @Zoom (just to name a few).

Ryan Anderson joined us on #FlexPerspectives to discuss how moving past the binary debate of office vs. remote work opens up exciting possibilities for truly flexible, human-centered workspaces. Catch the full episode with Ryan 👉

How has companies approach to work location #flexibility changed over time?. In our Q3 #FlexReport, we compared data from Q1 2023 to Q3 2024, revealing significant shifts in workplace models among US companies 👇

In this throwback #FlexPerspectives episode, @15Five CEO Jim Morrisroe shares how people leaders can bring better business cases to support their investment priorities. Link to the full episode 👉

True #hybrid success goes beyond policy. It's about:.1️⃣ Fostering connections across distances.2️⃣ Equitable growth via tech .3️⃣ Balancing performance with well-being. #FlexibleWork isn't just an option—it's a strategy for org success.

While tech giants like @amazon & @Dell push for a full office return, others such as @Spotify stand firm on their commitment to #flexibility. Do you think we'll see more companies in 2025 push for a full return to office?.

In this throwback #FlexPerspectives, Lauren DeYoung shares the impact of @Allstate's #flexwork initiatives on real estate, recruitment, and engagement. 🔗 to the full episode:

A new study illuminates the growing trend of #workplace #surveillance, with 2/3 of employees reporting being monitored at work. The research explores how this practice affects worker well-being, including potential impacts on anxiety levels and safety.

Are you bringing your teams together for the right reasons?. Discover insights from Raj Choudhury on optimizing in-person time for #remote teams & strategies for planning effective meetings 👉

📊 We polled you, and most guessed California for workplace flexibility. Plot twist: It's Massachusetts!.The real top 5:. Massachusetts 🏆.Washington.Oregon.Colorado.California. Learn more about the top states + cities embracing flexible work:

1/3 of life is spent at work. How can we make it somewhere people want to be?. Our latest #FlexPerspectives features Nathan Manuel from PM2 Consulting on innovative office designs for better #collaboration and #employee #experience. Full episode 👉