UPS Joins Trend of Companies Pushing for Full-Time Office Attendance

UPS has joined a small group of large companies, including JPMorgan Chase and Boeing, advocating for a return to five days a week in the office. The move reflects a desire among executives to fully repopulate offices and return to pre-pandemic working norms. While such requirements are still relatively uncommon, the number of companies enforcing full-time attendance dropped to 38% at the end of 2023 from 49% at the start of the year. Notable employers in finance and tech, like Qualcomm and HP, are opting for hybrid approaches, acknowledging the importance of flexibility for the younger workforce. The ongoing debate highlights a disconnect between CEOs' desires for greater in-office attendance and employees' preference for hybrid work models. For more details, you can read the full article here.