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Why remote work is quietly thriving in the return-to-office era
- Most Fortune 100 firms pushed a five-day in-office mandate, yet actual remote work persists under hybrid and off-record arrangements.
- Bloom notes that remote work remains widespread, with managers granting flexible days to protect performance.
- WSJ research and BLS data show WFH rates have stayed relatively steady despite policy changes.
- Smaller businesses have continued to offer flexibility more than large Fortune 100 firms.
- Off-the-record exceptions have helped some workers, including a Wisconsin mother, work from home more.
- Some employees use 'coffee badging' to satisfy attendance while working remotely.
- Public relations and tech industries show varied adherence to RTO policies, with some executives seeking flexibility for family or collaboration needs.
- Public and private sector trends indicate a long-term shift toward hybrid models.
- The article notes that office space constraints and desk shortages may shape future attendance patterns.
- Economists caution that some remote-work trends are driven by management choices and performance concerns.
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