Tag: Employee Engagement
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RTO Wars: When You Work, Not Just Where You Are
Introduction: The New Front in the RTO Debate For years, office politics centered on where people should be—the days they should sign in, the desks they should claim, and the cultural rituals of proximity. Today, the conversation has shifted from place to time. Bosses and skeptics once obsessed with the RTO (return-to-office) baseline now confront…
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RTO Wars: When You Work Matters More Than Where You Go
Introduction: A shift from where to when The so‑called return-to-office debate has evolved. It’s no longer a simple question of whether workers should be in the office or remote; the new battleground is timing. Employers have embraced structured hybrid policies, and the majority of global office workers—about two‑thirds—report clear expectations on which days they must…
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The New RTO War: It’s Not Where You Work, But When You Work
The Pivot in the RTO Wars For years, the corporate battleground was clear: you either worked from home or you reported to the headquarters. The debate, often portrayed as a clash of landscapes, was really a duel over control and productivity. Now, as 2025 unfolds, the frontline has shifted—from a geography-centric conflict to a tempo-centric…
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Back to the Office? Singapore Workers Demand Free Lunch, Flexi-Work, and Subsidised Commutes
RTO optimism meets a demand for perks As Singapore charts a path back to pre-pandemic office routines, workers are pretty clear about what would make the transition easier: more гибility and tangible perks. Recent surveys across multiple sectors reveal a gap between what employees want and what employers are currently offering. While the return-to-office (RTO)…
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Navigating Workplace Dynamics After Charlie Kirk’s Death
Understanding the Fallout from Charlie Kirk’s Death The death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has stirred a significant discussion across various platforms. In the wake of his passing, many employees have found themselves sharing their personal views on the matter, leading to complex dynamics within workplaces. Employers are now faced with the challenge of managing…
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Itaú Unibanco’s Layoff Plans and Remote Work Productivity
Itaú Unibanco’s Initial Layoff Strategy The Itaú Unibanco, one of Brazil’s leading financial institutions, originally aimed to dismiss almost twice the number of employees as a response to productivity concerns related to remote work. According to reports from Folha, nearly 2,000 employees were identified as having low productivity while working from home, prompting serious discussions…