
How Return-To-Office Mandates Help Companies Avoid Layoffs And Severance Packages
by Mitti Hicks September 9, 2025 Organizations now require an average of 3.8 days per week in the office, compared to 2.6 days in 2023. As more companies begin to implement strict return-to-office (RTO) mandates, some experts say it’s a clever way to intentionally lay off people without formal terminations.








