Arguably since the first agricultural revolution 10,000+ years ago, work has been tied to a fixed location. That location-based work – first a farm, then a manufacturing plant, then an office – created opportunity. Opportunity attracted workers (or new citizens). Therefore, we always formed cities, countries, and societies primarily through location-based opportunity. Go where the work is, as they say. For the first time in…
CEOs are stepping down at record-high rates. According to a report from Russell Reynolds Associates, a record 202 CEOs of publicly traded companies exited their roles in 2024. This tracks with research by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.: “So far this year, [as of Dec 10, 2024] a record number of CEOs have left their roles.” Through our own primary research at Buildremote, we uncovered…
Use this calculator to optimize employee schedules for maximum coverage while minimizing overtime. With a few simple inputs, it will calculate total required coverage hours, average hours per employee, and highlight potential overtime risks. How To Calculate Schedule Coverage Schedule Coverage Definition Schedule coverage refers to the total number of employee hours needed to adequately staff all shifts or tasks. This calculation takes into account…
On February 7, 2025, Giant Eagle replaced its public-facing DEI page with a new inclusion-only page, eliminating all mentions of “diversity” and “equity” in the process. What Changed Previous Page: Giant Eagle’s original DEI page, titled “Inclusion, Equity & Diversity at Giant Eagle Inc.”, emphasized systemic change, community commitment, and measurable definitions of inclusion, equity, and diversity. New Page: The current page, launched on February…
Use this calculator to determine your average overhead cost per employee. With a few simple inputs, it will calculate the portion of rent, utilities, office operations, and administrative costs attributable to overhead, divided by the number of employees. How To Calculate Overhead Cost Per Employee Overhead Cost Per Employee Definition Overhead cost per employee is the average share of indirect business expenses allocated to each…
Use this calculator to estimate the total cost of unused paid time off (PTO) for your company. With a few simple inputs, it will calculate your PTO liability in dollars. Understanding PTO Liability PTO Liability Definition PTO liability is the total dollar value of all accrued but unused paid time off that your company would need to pay out if employees cashed it in. This…
In this database, we keep an updated list of every publicly stated “return to office” policy for the Fortune 500 (and compile the data at the top). Use the links below to jump to a section that interests you. You can download one of two datasets here. Or, navigate the free report using the table of contents here. Use the RTO Lookup Tool (chat…
Verizon Communications has updated its return-to-office (RTO) policy, requiring management and corporate employees approved for hybrid work to report to the office three days per week starting the day after Labor Day. Previously, these employees were required to work eight days per month. The change coincides with Verizon’s lease of 200,000 square feet of office space at the newly renovated Penn 2 tower near Manhattan’s…
Rogers Communications is phasing in a new return-to-office (RTO) policy that will ultimately require all corporate employees to be in the office five days per week, according to a July 28 report from HRD Canada. The company, which employs approximately 24,000 people, said the phased approach is designed to give employees and their families time to adjust. Want to see how Canada’s biggest companies are…
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has issued an immediate mandate requiring all US employees to return to the office five days per week, according to a report by The Register. The policy, announced via email from HR, is aimed at “enriching our workplace experience.” Exceptions will only be granted to employees based at client sites or those with previously approved work-from-home arrangements. “We can confirm that…