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New York Landlord Declares “Fridays in the Office Are Dead Forever,” Mondays Remain “Touch-and-Go”

by Sneha Singh
June 29, 2023
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A full-time return to the office may be a thing of the past, at least in daily attendance. Vornado Realty Trust, one of the prominent private landlords in New York, is making a strategic move by embracing the possibility of hybrid work becoming a permanent fixture. In a recent discussion with investors, Steven Roth, the chairman of Vornado, expressed his belief that Fridays in the office are likely “dead forever.”

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According to an article in The Wall Street Journal, Roth even suggested that Mondays are now considered “touch-and-go” regarding office attendance. Vornado is investing a substantial $1.2 billion in renovating its Midtown office buildings, conveniently situated near Penn Station, to attract hybrid workers back to the office for a few days each week. Roth’s observations are consistent with the most recent data on the return to office settings trends.

According to a recent report by Placer.ai, a firm specializing in tracking mobile-phone data from 800 sites across the United States, it has been observed that individuals who choose to work from the office tend to do so during the middle of the week. The data indicate that Tuesdays have the highest office visitation rates, with workers returning at approximately 62% of pre-pandemic levels. Wednesdays and Thursdays follow closely, with occupancy levels hovering around 60%. However, the report highlights a significant decline in office visits on Mondays and Fridays, indicating that they only reached half the levels recorded in 2019.

New York Landlord Declares "Fridays in the Office Are Dead Forever," Mondays Remain "Touch-and-Go"
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Shifting Work Dynamics: Embracing Hybrid Models and Office-Centric Approaches

The growing emphasis on hybrid work models aligns with these findings as more companies recognize the evolving preferences of their employees. While some organizations encourage a return to the office, others embrace a more flexible approach. Notably, in February, Amazon made headlines by announcing that it would mandate its employees to work from the office at least three days a week starting May 1. However, this decision has faced opposition from Amazon workers, who have rallied against the requirement through a petition.

As businesses navigate the post-pandemic landscape, these trends and insights serve as valuable guidance, allowing companies to adapt their strategies and policies to align with the changing dynamics of the modern workforce.

In a recent announcement, Meta (formerly known as Facebook) revealed its decision to implement a mandatory three-day office work policy starting in September. Additionally, the company made a significant change by removing “remote work” opportunities from its job board, signaling a shift towards a more office-centric approach.

Similarly, Disney CEO Bob Iger told employees they would be required to return to the office four days a week starting in March, emphasizing the irreplaceable value of in-person work. However, this mandate faced resistance from employees who initiated a petition that garnered over 2,000 signatures.

Navigating the Office Work Debate: Complex Considerations and Evolving Workforce Preferences in New York and Beyond

These instances reflect a broader trend where many workers express reluctance to return to the office full-time. Employers realize that their preferences and directives have limitations in influencing employee choices. Kathryn Minshew, the CEO, and co-founder of The Muse, a workplace platform that conducts regular work trend surveys, acknowledged the ongoing resistance and highlighted the dynamics at play.

These sentiments are not isolated but resonate across the country. Data from Kastle Systems, a company tracking employee badge swipes at office entrances, indicates that the average office occupancy across the ten major metro areas in the United States remained below 50% during the weeks commencing June 14 and June 21.

As the debate surrounding office work continues, these developments underline the complex considerations that companies must navigate while striking a balance between their organizational needs and the evolving preferences of their workforce.

 

 

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