From Zooms to Rooms: Real Data on the RTO Experience
What actually happens when people go back to the office?
(Hint: It’s not what the headlines are telling you.)
We crunched the numbers across 19,000+ workspaces worldwide—before and after companies returned to the office—to see how RTO really impacts employee behavior, space usage and workplace efficiency.
Our new research report, From Zooms to Rooms: Real Data on the RTO Experience, is packed with real data, zero fluff.
📉 The “Office-moon” is real.
Right before RTO kicks in, office attendance dips 13% as employees squeeze in one last remote hurrah.
👯♂️ Collaboration spikes—fast.
In-office teamwork jumps 40% in the first week, then settles at a steady 32% above pre-RTO levels. Turns out, casual collisions are alive and well.
📆 Midweek is king.
Tuesday through Thursday are the new power days. Mondays and Fridays? Still clinging to their remote status.
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Global data across 19,000+ office spaces on occupancy, utilization, and real-world employee behavior |
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Insights into how companies are improving real estate efficiency per employee |
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Actionable tips to boost your own RTO efforts (and how to run quick studies on your own space) |
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