Return to office (RTO) mandates have become an issue within organizations causing them to lose employees in large numbers. S&P 500 companies have seen a dip in employee retention with high employee turnover because of the RTO policies being enforced. In addition to it being difficult to retain exiting employees, the RTO mandates have also had an impact on hiring. This is making it harder to fill vacant positions at the same rate as before. It is always essential to plan before enforcing any further regulatory changes.
Employers felt after the initial resistance, employees would fall in line with the policy and go back to pre-pandemic work, but employee dissatisfaction is an obvious consequence of the return to office mandates. The turnover rates have been more remarkably detected among senior employees and highly skilled workers. The turnover rate also increased significantly for female employees, raising up over 12% because of their fight in balancing innumerable responsibilities and demanding work schedules. Attracting top talent demands companies to provide competitive benefits that align with what potential hires are looking for. Working from home and hybrid models along with benefits that provide stable progress, a diverse workforce, and mental well-being support are the top of individuals list and any employer who wants to attract the best has no choice but to cooperate. HR concerns about RTO mandates continue to spread as organizations witness extreme resistance from employees over the mandates.