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Farmers Group Employees Push Back Against Return-to-Office Policies

New RTO policy will impact roughly 60% of the company’s U.S. workforce.

Dominic CatacorabyDominic Catacora
June 7, 2023
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Farmers Group Employees Push Back Against Return-to-Office Policies

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What’s going on:      

Farmers Group is reversing its remote work policy by requiring employees to be in the office at least three days a week starting this fall, according to SHRM. This decision has faced strong resistance from thousands of the company’s workers who were previously told they could permanently work remotely.  

The new policy will impact roughly 60% of the company’s U.S. workforce, according to Business Insider.   

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Why it matters:         

Other large companies like Amazon and Walt Disney Co. have also reversed their remote work policies, leading to similar protests and threats of resignation from employees. In fact, hundreds of Amazon employees staged a protest on May 31, demanding that Amazon maintain remote work opportunities.  

Farmers Group’s reversal of remote work policies, also known as return-to-office (RTO), highlights the growing tension between major employers and their employees regarding workplace flexibility. Many employees have come to value remote work and flexibility after nearly three years of practicing it due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 

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How it’ll impact the future:        

As more companies implement RTO policies, there may be an increase in employee turnover nationwide. Employers may need to reconsider their approach and find a middle ground, such as offering flexible work schedules or allowing employees to work from home for a certain number of days per week or month, also known as hybrid work.  

The future of the workforce may see a shift towards more flexible work arrangements as employees demand greater autonomy and work-life balance. On the other hand, organizations that successfully develop workplace environments may enjoy increased productivity, employee engagement, and a competitive edge in attracting and retaining skilled workers in the coming years. 

Source: Business Insider
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Dominic Catacora

Dominic Catacora is a Staff Writer for Allwork.space. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from Radford University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Media Studies - Journalism. He has previously covered the Historic Triangle as a journalist living in Williamsburg, Va, and is now focused on writing related to the future of work.

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