Four reasons RTO mandates backfire, and what Pinterest does instead

Summary: RTO mandates ignore how offices actually get used and often backfire, damaging morale and retention. Pinterest uses flexible hybrid work and occupancy data to design purpose-driven spaces, proving attendance should follow engagement, not force it.Studies suggest that flexible working policies not only promote wellbeing but also don’t negatively impact performance. Yet, Target, TikTok, Fidelity Investments and UBS are still plowing ahead with full-time in-office mandates or re