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Pundits can’t decide whether Gen Z is yearning for—or dreading—a full return to office. We asked young workers to share their experiences with in-person work.

Just one week into 2025, JPMorgan announced a five-day return-to-office mandate. Mere months before, AT&TDell, and Amazon did the same, despite employee pushback. The era of hybrid work appears to have come to a sudden halt for many.

Of course, the most senior executives sometimes exercise flexibility about where they work, like Starbucks’ new CEO Brian Niccol, who negotiated a way to work from Newport Beach in California, rather than relocating to Seattle headquarters. But for many younger employees, there is no such choice.

So, how does Gen Z feel about this shift back to the office—especially since many of them entered the workforce during the pandemic and haven’t yet experienced five days a week in an office? 

Read the complete article BY Henry Chandonnet: https://www.fastcompany.com/91258869/workers-are-being-called-back-to-the-office-full-time-can-gen-z-handle-rto

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