Corporate trends and government policies influence the shift away from remote work
SEATTLE, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ResumeTemplates.com, the leading platform for free professional resume templates and examples, from a January 2025 survey examining corporate return-to-office (RTO) strategies. The survey of 849 U.S. managers reveals that 27% of companies will require employees to work in-office five days a week by the end of the year, with many citing corporate trends and recent government policies as driving factors.
According to the survey, 22% of companies have already returned to a fully in-office model, while an additional 5% plan to do so this year. Although hybrid work remains the most common structure, with 67% of companies offering some level of flexibility, only 6% of businesses expect to remain fully remote through the end of 2025. Among hybrid organizations, requiring employees to be in-office three days per week is the most common arrangement.
Corporate trends and government mandates have played a role in shaping workplace policies. More than half (54%) of companies say they have been at least somewhat influenced by major corporations implementing stricter RTO policies. Additionally, 35% of businesses report that President Trump's executive order requiring federal employees to return to the office has factored into their own RTO decisions.
As organizations push for more in-person work, many are also increasing enforcement efforts. Among companies requiring a five-day office schedule, 47% plan to use termination or disciplinary actions against employees who do not comply. Badge tracking and attendance monitoring have been adopted by 34% of companies, while 32% factor attendance into performance evaluations. Additionally, 29% now consider in-office presence when determining promotions and salary increases.
Although some businesses are maintaining hybrid and remote work options, financial trade-offs may apply. Among companies that allow hybrid roles, 20% plan to pay hybrid workers less than their in-office counterparts. Similarly, 7% of businesses will reduce pay for fully remote employees. However, 76% of hybrid-friendly companies and 92% of remote-friendly organizations report that they will maintain equal pay for employees regardless of work location.
This survey, conducted in January 2025 via Pollfish, included 849 U.S. managers. To view the complete report, please visit: https://www.resumetemplates.com/3-in-10-companies-will-enforce-a-full-5-day-in-office-workweek-this-year/
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