Flex Index

Our Q4 2024 #FlexReport is now live! 🚀 https://bit.ly/3yNEYit The #RTO debate is heating up. Major companies like Amazon, Dell Technologies, and The Washington Post are pushing for full-time in-office work, while political shifts may mandate office presence for government employees. But is this a universal trend or just isolated cases? Our latest report explores the emerging workplace trends beyond the headlines. Here's a little sneak peek of what's inside 👇

According to a new survey by Resume Templates, 7 in 10 companies plan to track office attendance in 2025, up from the current 60%. So what happens to employees who refuse to go along with #RTO mandates? About one-in-five (21%) said those who fail to comply will be fired and 12% say it will affect salaries; however, 41% of companies say there are no repercussions for non-compliance.

The Great #Office Debate of 2025 👩⚖️ While tech giants push for full returns, our own Q4 #FlexReport shows 43% of U.S. companies are embracing hybrid work (up from 29% last year). The surprise winners? Remote-first companies like DIRECTV and Yelp report higher productivity and millions in savings, proving there's no one-size-fits-all solution in the modern workplace.

New data from Revelio Labs shows companies with #hybridwork growing 1.6% faster than those requiring full #RTO (1%). Yet major firms like Amazon and Starbucks are pushing strict in-office policies, despite University of Pittsburgh research revealing RTO mandates lead to higher turnover among senior staff and longer vacancy periods. The shift raises questions about whether some companies are using RTO policies as a strategic tool for workforce reduction rather than productivity enhancement 👀

The office space evolution: from decade-long leases to uncertain futures? The standard 10-year office lease is becoming history. Today's tenants are maxing out at 7 years, reflecting growing uncertainty about future #workspace needs. Shorter leases are reshaping building improvement economics while reduced tenant demand creates market instability. Property owners are now navigating a fundamental shift in how to market, manage, and grow in this new reality. Hear more from Francis Saele and the changing office landscape ➡️ https://bit.ly/3PbjYqw

96% of US Tech firms and 92% of Insurance companies offer workplace #flexibility, with Financial Services (83%) rejoining the top ranks. Despite The Washington Post's recent #RTO mandate, media & entertainment maintains strong flexibility (81%). Meanwhile, food service, education, and hospitality remain predominantly in-office. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/4fzMDAg

As the battle over #RTO heats up again 🔥, Brian Elliott cuts through the noise with a fresh take on where hybrid work is really headed in 2025. While Amazon's Jassy and Tesla's Musk push for strict office mandates, Elliott sees a different future – one where flexible companies win the talent war and rigid policies fade away. Check out the sneak peek of Brian's predictions below and then head over to the full article to learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/49N9HKT

 93% of Fortune 500 execs believe their teams could achieve the same impact in half the time with more effective #collaboration. That's potentially 25 billion hours we could redirect toward solving critical challenges ‼️ The way we work needs to evolve. We have powerful tools at our disposal, but are we maximizing their potential? Check out Annie Dean full Flex Perspectives ep ➡️ https://shorturl.at/BmbLb

Amazon's 5-day #RTO policy hits a snag: not enough office space 🏢 Several locations, including Atlanta, Houston, and NYC, are delaying implementation until May 2025 due to workspace constraints. The irony? Initially, employees were told to come in whether they had assigned desks or not: https://bit.ly/3Dm2xkz

🏢 Despite high-profile #RTO mandates from Amazon and others in 2024, the data tells a different story about remote work 👀 The reality? #Hybrid is here to stay. The latest data from the #WFH Research group, co-founded by Stanford economist Nick Bloom show that about 28% of paid workdays in the US are still remote, with structured hybrid schedules (3 days in office) becoming the norm for many companies. What's your experience with hybrid work? Has your company's policy changed this year?