HSBC Holdings Plc has escalated its return-to-office push, requiring all managing directors to work in the office at least four days a week starting October 2025, according to a memo first reported by Bloomberg and confirmed by the bank. The memo, reviewed by The Economic Times, urged senior leaders to “set the tone from the top” and described in-person interactions as “essential to how we…
Ogilvy, part of the WPP Group, announced a reduction of approximately 5% of its workforce (around 700 roles) and dissolved its global DEI division. The global head of DEI role was cut, with remaining staff reassigned to local functions supporting inclusion efforts. Adage covered the news. Here’s what you need to know about the change. The DEI Program At Ogilvy Department Status: Canceled Department Trend:…
Bank of Montreal (BMO) is requiring employees to return to the office four days per week starting September 15, 2025, according to a company statement published Thursday and covered by Reuters. The new policy will apply “where office space permits,” the bank clarified in its communication. BMO’s Return To Office Policy Notice Date: June 26, 2025 Start Date: September 15, 2025 New Policy: Four days…
John Paul Mitchell Systems (JPMS), the iconic hair care company behind brands like Paul Mitchell, Tea Tree, and Neuro, is relocating its corporate headquarters from Santa Clarita, California, to Wilmer, TX (in Dallas County). Texas Governor Greg Abbott officially announced the move, which is expected to create 80 new jobs and bring over $12 million in capital investment to the Dallas suburb. The company will…
Independent investment bank Canaccord Genuity will require all Canadian employees to return to the office full-time starting September 8, 2025, ending its hybrid work model. In a company-wide memo obtained by The Globe and Mail, CEO Stuart Raftus said the decision aims to strengthen client service and internal collaboration, acknowledging that the change will require adjustment. The five-day policy exceeds recent mandates from peers like…
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…
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 |…