From NBC Universal: 2025-01-23 16:00:45

Workers are reluctant to return to the office full-time, with many willing to quit if required. Employers are increasingly demanding in-office presence, with rates of mandatory office days rising. Remote work is valued for work-life balance, with many seeing it as equivalent to an 8% raise.

Economists believe remote work is a permanent feature of the labor market, benefiting companies by reducing turnover. Despite a decline from peak remote work rates, many companies continue to expand remote work opportunities. Employers imposing office mandates see higher turnover rates compared to those supporting remote work.

Some businesses may want workers to quit by enforcing return-to-office mandates. Concerns about remote work harming company culture and connectivity with coworkers persist. While workers may find it challenging to secure a new job after quitting, the labor market remains strong with low unemployment and layoffs, but hiring has slowed.

Read more: Here’s how workers feel about return-to-office mandates