A recent survey by FTI Consulting found that 70% of U.S. workers who are currently remote or working in a hybrid arrangement would be likely to look for a new job if their employer required them to return to the office full-time. This comes as many companies are considering or have already implemented return-to-office (RTO) mandates.

The survey, which was conducted by Southpaw Insights on behalf of FTI Consulting, polled 1,000 individuals who either work in a corporate office or from home. These respondents were asked about their likelihood of seeking alternative employment if they were required to return to the office for at least 30 hours per week, without a change in their current salary.

In addition to the 70% of remote and hybrid workers who said they would consider quitting, the survey also found that a significant portion of these individuals have a strong preference for their current work arrangement. Of those who are currently fully remote, 74% said they would likely leave their job if they were required to return to the office full-time. Similarly, 62% of hybrid workers said they would consider quitting if faced with an RTO mandate.