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Return-to-office mandates apply to everyone, except a chosen few

Return-to-office mandates apply to everyone, except a chosen few
Working from home helps give employees work-life balance. (Image: Getty)
The Wall Street Journal
By Ray A. SmithMillions of workers across the United States are being given return-to-office marching orders. But the rules are different for stars and top performers. Companies including Amazon.com, AT&T and JPMorgan Chase have called workers back to the office five days a week recently, with bosses citing a need for collaboration and connection. Nearly 80% of 400 CEOs in a 2024 KPMG survey said they expect employees to be in offices fulltime within the next three years.Employees with unique skills and talents, however, are often bein...

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