Say Goodbye Comfy Pants – 9 In 10 Companies Planning RTO This Year

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Say Goodbye Comfy Pants – 9 In 10 Companies Planning RTO This Year

As organizations continue to lose money by letting their offices sit empty, more are requiring that their employees come back to the office full-time. By Emma Ascott

• ResumeBuilder surveyed 1,000 business leaders to see if their respective companies have implemented a return to office plan, or if they intend to in the new year.?
• Of the companies that allow employees to work fully-remotely, 73% of them said they will “definitely” or “likely” change their work location policy within 6 months.??
• This isn’t the news that workers want to hear; the majority of people want to continue working from home.

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Latest News Stories And Headlines Impacting the World Of Work:

?? Kansas Wants To Keep Wages Low For Disabled Workers

The Kansas House of Representatives is contemplating a bill that has sparked concern among disability rights activists, as it could incentivize employers to pay disabled workers less than the minimum wage.?

The proposed bill would extend a state income tax credit for goods and services acquired from businesses that hire disabled workers, according to?US News. Read Why It Matters.

??? Hospitality Industry Becomes The Fastest Growing Employer

At the start of the COVID pandemic, a wave of layoffs swept across the US hospitality sector. But now, restaurants, bars and hotels have become some of the nation’s fastest-growing employers, leading to the lowest unemployment rate in decades.??

According to the?Wall Street Journal, the leisure and hospitality industries are replenishing its workforce as the tech industry dwindles. Because these companies offer more jobs than the tech industry, the labor market remains tight, which is a clear sign that the hospitality sector is roaring back to life. Read Why It Matters.

?? IWG Launches New Office

IWG, a flexible workspace provider, has unveiled a brand new 30,000 sq ft office space at Cobalt Business Park in North Shields in the UK.??

This three-story building comes amidst a growing interest in hybrid working outside of major city centers, and is part of IWG’s plan to open 1,000 new locations in the coming year, according to?Insider Media. Read Why It Matters.

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