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70% of Remote Workers Would Quit if Forced Back to Office Full-Time, Survey Finds

A generational divide emerges in attitudes towards return-to-office policies

By GlobeSt.com Staff | February 25, 2025 at 03:23 PM

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.

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