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Companies are bringing employees back to the office, but over time, the trend could reverse

Published: 15 August 2025

Large Canadian companies such as Rogers, RBC and BMO recently announced their employees will be required to spend more time in the office moving forward. Many employees aren’t happy about it at all. “Research tells us that employees are more productive when they can work the way they want to,” said Prof. Jean-Nicolas Reyt in an interview with Radio-Canada’s Les faits d’abord. When employees telecommute, they have a greater ability to focus and don’t spend so much time commuting to and from work. Though the pendulum is currently swinging toward office-based work, that could change over time. Employers who offer remote work options could have a competitive advantage over those who do not.

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