Hassell research on returning to the office: Are mandates working?

A new report by international design practice Hassell, The Mandate Mirage: 2025 Workplace Futures Survey, concludes that the real drawcard for attracting employees to the office in-person is choice — especially when that choice is supported by a workplace designed for more than just work.Now in its sixth year, this year’s survey highlights that rigid return-to-office (RTO) mandates alone are failing to lift in-person attendance. In Australia, office attendance levels have remained re