Work your 8 hours 5 days a week and nothing more. Spend your time in the office socializing. Productivity is a thing of the past. “Collaboration” is all that matters, so treat everyday like it’s a social and don’t be afraid to miss meetings because of it. They make it clear the only thing they are measuring is days and hours you sit in the office.
Also, never stop asking when the TW’s or people outside “hubs” who perform the same function will be joining you in your hub for collaboration.
The company office footprint is not prepared for 5 Days RTO, so make them answer your concerns about working conditions. If nothing changes by 1/6 (which it won’t), take pictures/videos and start filing claims. These offices are not up to par for the ask. They will have to respond to official claims that their office buildings are exceeding capacity set by law.
Don’t spend any money in or around the office. If T wants tax credits because of RTO make sure you don't support any local business around the T building. Bring your own food and drinks, don’t use the vending machines, let the corporate real estate and their overlords blackrock fall.
Since they refuse assigned seating, leave your trash around your desk, to keep it “reserved”. During the day test the structural integrity of your desk, chair, and computer equipment. Before you leave for the day, unplug everything, and sit in a new desk the next day, rinse and repeat.
Use up any and all office supplies, coffee, cleaning products, etc as quickly and as often as you can. Post “Out of Order” signs on bathrooms, vending machines, fridge, water filter, printers, any shared spaces/appliances.
If you drive, take up two parking spots with your car. Apply for commuter benefit, when denied, escalate and appeal.
When on calls in open space, purposely leave your phone off mute and let the background noise wash out the presenter. When muted, unmute yourself again.
Take advantage of “free” vacation days as sick days or caregiver days. Use the maximum.
Make this decision so costly and miserable for them that they have no choice but to roll it back. It takes two to tango, stink. This could be your biggest failure yet.