ING has implemented a new return-to-office mandate requiring employees to work in the office at least two days per week, with one of those days falling on either a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday, per reporting from Financieele Dagblad. The Dutch banking giant is introducing the policy to strengthen collaboration, creativity, and team integration, especially for new employees. ING’s Return To Office Policy Policy Status: Active…
HSBC is reportedly considering a new global return-to-office policy requiring employees to work from the office at least three days per week, according to a Financial Times report. Currently, hybrid policies vary by business unit. In the UK, staff must already work in-office or with clients for at least 60% of their time or risk bonus penalties. A finalized global mandate has not yet been…
UnitedHealth Group has updated its return-to-office policy, requiring hybrid employees in Minnesota and Washington, D.C. to work from the office four days per week starting July 7. The Minneapolis/St Business Journal reported the change. “Fostering strong connections and in-person collaboration helps strengthen employee teams based in our Twin Cities offices to further enhance innovation and better coordinate the support we provide to the customers we…
Amazon has issued a relocation mandate for corporate staff, requiring employees to move to designated hubs like Seattle, Arlington, or Washington, DC. This policy, leaked to Bloomberg on June 18, comes just one day after CEO Andy Jassy said the company’s AI adoption will “reduce our total corporate workforce” over the next few years. Here’s everything you need to know about Amazon’s new relocate, resign,…
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has announced a new return-to-office (RTO) mandate that requires employees to work from the office four days per week starting in September. The move marks a shift away from more flexible hybrid work arrangements. According to Reuters, the update was sent through internal memos shortly after the bank’s second-quarter earnings release, which fell short of analyst expectations. “RBC is a…
This is our latest research on the evolving dynamics of DEI. We’ve covered the companies ending DEI, others defending DEI, and the current DEI policies for every Fortune 100. Now, we look into the world of higher education. In this report, we cover US colleges and universities that have reduced or eliminated their DEI programs. Full list | Downloadable spreadsheet | Laws impacting colleges |…
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…
Until early 2025, Mondelez highlighted its DEI initiatives in its annual report and its DEI goals and progress on its website. By early 2025, these references were quietly removed, indicating a shift in the company’s public DEI commitments. What is the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Mondelez International? Here’s everything you need to know. The DEI Program At Mondelez International Department Status:…
Qualcomm, one of San Diego’s top employers, is officially ending its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) department. What is the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Qualcomm? Here’s everything you need to know. The DEI Program At Qualcomm Department Status: Canceled Department Trend: Shrinking Recent DEI Report: 2023 Policy Title: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Webpage: Click Here Department Head: Pooja Joshi (Head –…
Levi Strauss shareholders voted overwhelmingly in April 2025 to continue the company’s DEI efforts, bucking a broader trend of corporate rollbacks. What is the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Levi Strauss? Here’s everything you need to know. The DEI Program At Levi Strauss Department Status: Active Department Trend: Unchanged Recent DEI Report: 2023 Policy Title: Where You Belong Webpage: Click Here Department…