Remote/hybrid work

Do you have an ‘AI-friendly’ workplace?

Projected corporate real estate trends for 2026 suggest employers must shift from "defense to offense" to use their spaces as engagement drivers, including by creating "commute-worthy" offices that acknowledge the influence of AI and automation.

Will 2026 be the year of work from ‘an office,’ not ‘the office’?

New research points to an expanding trend of workplace location flexibility, as employers recognize the value of letting employees work from where they want.

Instagram’s RTO mandate built with softer approach around people

The CEO of Instagram announced this week a full-time return-to-office in 2026, taking a slightly more people-centric approach than other organizations have recently deployed.

Microshifts and schedule control. The new keys to employee retention?

As executives debate return-to-office while stress rises, half of employees worry about monitoring and managers overlook career goals. Flexibility debates hide a deeper breakdown of trust and systems.

RTO or resignation? Why Paramount, JPMorgan Chase and others are taking a hard line on in-office work

Paramount Skydance recently shelled out $185 million to employees who voluntary left after the company's RTO mandate. Will 2026 bring more organizations pushing workers to the door, instead of back to the office?

Flying high on a new strategy: Cathay Pacific pivots to empowerment to rebuild

Lynn See of airline Cathay Pacific says the organization champions flexible, purpose-driven employee experiences, helping the workforce thrive both at work and in life.

Rethinking resilience: Hybrid work becomes a cornerstone for organizations globally

Mark Dixon of the International Workplace Group says CEOs are embracing hybrid work to drive growth, cut costs and build resilience amid ongoing economic volatility.

RTO is driving up requests for remote work accommodations—and HR stress

New research from Littler finds that as organizations increase in-person requirements, they’re seeing a rise in requests for accommodations to stay remote.

Why culture can be a differentiator for successful divestitures

Anna O’Shea, executive vice president of HR at Strada, which recently divested from Alight, shares why culture is at the center of her team’s people strategy.  

Why this remote-first company still prioritizes ‘intentional connection’

Banking and financial services company Pathward is working to bring culture to life in a remote environment, says Chief People and Culture Officer Anjana Berde.

What Trump’s ‘shock’ federal return-to-office order could mean for employers

"These are life issues, not work policies," says Josh Bersin. That's one of many reasons the mandate, issued on President Trump's first day back in office, could have lasting impacts on both the government and private sectors.

What Trends Are Impacting HR in 2025?

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This pharma org is bucking the return-to-office trend—and seeing results

The flexible working environment at Astellas is core to its EVP, says Chief People Officer Katsuyoshi Sugita.

Remote jobs? Hybrid life? RTO full-time? We still can’t decide what’s best

Almost five years after the first-ever remote work experiment began, the world of work remains unable to answer this fundamental question: Can humans consistently...

2025 return-to-office trends: Will Amazon and Dell lead the way?

Employer policies around return-to-office will continue to recalibrate next year, experts say, creating challenges and opportunities for HR.

Want employees to return to office? Give them a reason to do so

Unilateral return-to-office mandates are backfiring because organizations are failing to understand employees’ needs and preferences.

Remote work. Hybrid. In-office full-time. Does Amazon know what’s best?

CEO Andy Jassy announced this week that all corporate employees need to work in the office full-time starting in January. Where do HR leaders land today on the remote, hybrid, in-office debate?

How Marriott boosted engagement by focusing on flexibility over remote work

Post-pandemic, Marriott faced a dilemma: Employees were pressing for remote work but the hotel giant needed them on-site. Hear how Marriott's CHRO came up with a strategic solution.