A new report finds that mandatory full-time RTO policies are adding almost six weeks of commuting time for employees—a loss of $8,158 per employee annually. It's an impact that experts say could affect productivity, performance and, ultimately, retention.
Congressional testimony reveals state AI laws are failing while federal agencies lack data to measure workplace impact. Witnesses were split on whether new regulations are needed.
Employees across the spectrum, from hourly staff to executives, have financial obligations and money stress, said Jason Rahlan from Dayforce. "Employees aren't asking for a handout. They want access to the money they already earned."
HR leaders are already walking a fine line between cost control and benefit competitiveness. "The loss of subsidies doesn't just affect individuals; it reverberates through the employer system," according to Ben Light from benefits tech platform Zorro.
