Considering An RTO Mandate? Think Again If You Want To Keep Your Best Talent
ITPro, Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
Research suggests turnover increases at firms that impose RTO mandates
Return to office (RTO) mandates can spark a brain drain at companies, according to a new study - and the turnover is highest among women and more senior, skilled employees.
The last year has seen high-profile companies such as Amazon end hybrid working in favour of a full return to the office, sparking a backlash from employees.
But research led by the University of Pittsburgh suggests brain drain is one significant cost of RTO mandates - and it's the best staff who are departing.
The researchers tracked three million employment histories across tech and finance on LinkedIn, comparing that data from 54 tech and finance companies and their RTO mandates.