Labor & HR

Federal five-day RTO mandate takes effect May 4

As of May 4, all US federal EX-01+ executives must return to office five days weekly. Amazon moved 350,000 to full-time; JPMorgan ended hybrid for 316,000. RTO firms show 23% longer hiring timelines and 17% lower hiring rates.

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