There would have to be a dramatic increase in Covid (beyond what the delta variant caused) to delay RTO. Simple fact of the matter is that BofA is using RTO to drive up attrition as part of a broad cost cutting move. Once attrition goals are met then they may consider easing up and allowing some form of a hybrid work arrangement that assimilates with competitors. In the meantime, we will have to embrace the suck, retire, or find another job. Bottom line is the Bank prioritizes profit over employee health and well-being as clearly evidenced by the RTO strategy.
This is 100% correct and it needed to be on the top. Reposted from @1erw+1e4pECiF.