And it’s only going to get worse. Anything management can do to make it more miserable, more difficult to comply with, more absurd or outright humiliating, they’ll do it. Because no matter what they’ve claimed, the real goal of RTO has always been the same - to make you quit. Pure, distilled attrition.
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@cw it hasn't been "for years". There wasn't forced 3 days a week via COVID. There was more flexibility before COVID. I want my pre-COVID flexibility back. If needed to be home an extra day, it was a non-issue and nobody batted an eyelash at it. The business ran just fine before.
I honestly think most people would go in a couple days a week or whatever best fits their schedule without much complaining if they handled it better. Simply treating us like people would go a long ways.
@av my hybrid schedule was more flexible before COVID than it is now. It was 2 days a week, but it wasn't tracked. I still came in, and never worried about it. I absolutely loved WFH all the time, it was so good for me. I'd be fine with 2 days a week but man this aggressive policy is demoralizing.
One of the biggest concerns among employees is the inconsistency in how WFH policies are being applied post-COVID. Prior to the pandemic, WFH was flexible and generally accepted, whether due to weather conditions, personal appointments, or other reasonable needs. There was no formal tracking of in-office versus remote days, and the system worked well. Today, many employees still prefer the flexibility of remote work, and it’s important for senior leadership to establish clear and fair expectations. Setting a defined minimum number of in-office days would help create consistency. Those who prefer remote work would meet that minimum, while those who choose to be in the office more frequently could continue to do so. If employees are not meeting the established minimum, then appropriate accountability measures, such as performance reviews or adjustments to bonuses and raises, should be considered. Clear guidelines and fair enforcement would go a long way in improving morale and aligning expectations across the board.
I’m getting tired of hearing conflicting messages from different leaders that seem to go against the guidance on the faq. Things seem to be of more because I said so then paying attention to anything in writing on the working together page. Someone that has time off should not be forced to have to make up days in the office when their reporting is a farce anyways.