Return To Office Policies For 13 Major Canadian Companies

How are Canadian companies returning to the office? Here are 1`3 publicly shared, verifiable return-to-office (RTO) policies for major companies headquartered in Canada. Want to access this list in a free spreadsheet? 1) Brookfield Corporation Brookfield Corporation enforces a full five-day in-office workweek under an office-first approach since June 2021. Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario Global Headcount: 240,000 Office Visit Expectations: 5 days per week Workplace Policy:…

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BMO Sets 4-Day RTO Mandate For September

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…

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Ford Mandates 4 Days In Office Starting September 1

Ford Motor Company is ending its flexible hybrid model and moving to a more structured office-based approach. In a memo issued June 25, the company announced that the majority of its global salaried workforce will be required to work from the office four days a week starting September 1, 2025. “We believe working together in person on a day-to-day basis will help accelerate Ford’s transformation…

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Canaccord Genuity Ends Hybrid Work

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…

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ING Enforces 2-Day Return To Office Requirement

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…

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HSBC Considers Global 3-Day Office Mandate

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…

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UnitedHealth Mandates 4-Day Office Return

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…

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Amazon Tells Employees: Relocate, Resign, Or Be Replaced

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,…

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Target’s Return To Office Policy: 5 Weeks Per Year

Target employees at the company’s downtown Minneapolis headquarters are expected to work from the office at least five weeks per year, according to a new report from FOX 9. The policy reflects an incremental increase from the previous requirement of one week per quarter, which was implemented in January 2024. However, Target’s corporate policy does not mandate office attendance across the board. Instead, group leaders…

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RBC Mandates Four-Day Office Return In September

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…