https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2024/03/01/us-bank-office-workers-return-three-days-week
If they track attendance by badge swipe, that means we can swipe and head back home to work?
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Demoralized employees are more likely to tattle.
Demoralized employees are more likely to leak security items.
Demoralized employees are likely to perform worse.
Demoralized employees are more likely to demoralize others.
Demoralized employees are more likely to join workers unions for a chance at fair rights.
Demoralized employees are more likely to cause stock volatility.
There are cameras all over these offices. I'm not sure swiping and going home, or having someone else swipe for you is the brightest option.
So the memo basically state that if you’re not in a hub city and don’t deal with clients face to face, you should prepare for a layoff.
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-business/us-bank-mandates-at-least-3-office-days-a-week-for-employees
From the article:
"The company adds that those who work in non-hub cities will work in "focused client centers." More information will be shared for this group of employees in the coming weeks. The non-hub markets potentially could be downsized over time, according to the memo."
Looks like if you are not in a hub market you are going to be out of a job probably sooner than later.
This is the real reason behind RTO? Also, they are hoping people quit so they don’t have to pay severance.
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What we're watching: Company leaders want in-person collaboration and also feel the pressure from downtown boosters and other back-to-office proponents. But they need to balance that with talent retention.