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
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How BMO Compares to Other Financial Institutions
The shift follows a broader trend in the financial services sector to increase in-person attendance. BMO’s move closely mirrors Royal Bank of Canada’s earlier mandate, and aligns with similar efforts from U.S. peers such as JPMorgan Chase, which recently implemented a full-time in-office requirement for all staff.
Here’s how it stacks up:
- JPMorgan Chase: 5 days/week (Office First)
- Goldman Sachs: 5 days/week (Office First)
- Bank of America: 3 days/week (Office First)
- Citigroup: 3 days/week (Hybrid)
- Wells Fargo: 3 days/week (Hybrid)
- Morgan Stanley: 4 days/week (Hybrid)
