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Some companies are walking back their pandemic-era remote work arrangements, and many workers aren’t thrilled.
Now, some workers in France say they want a pay raise to return to the office.
Where in the world? One-third of workers in Paris would leave their current job if their employer made them RTO, according to a new survey from Bloomberg Intelligence. Furthermore, 25% of workers surveyed said they would RTO full-time, but only for a raise. They cited cumbersome commutes as the biggest hurdle to being in the office.
However, Bloomberg also found that employers may be able to lure workers back with networking opportunities and nicer work environments.
Satellite view. Parisians aren’t alone. Some surveys conducted in the US have found that workers want (or in some cases need) a raise to go back to the office five days a week.
US workers who commute to the office may spend up to $863 a month on food, transportation, pet care, and parking—twice as much as their remote counterparts, Fortune reported.
“Working remotely is often a money saver because it reduces commuting costs to zero, while also making lunch, coffee, et cetera, much more affordable,” LinkedIn senior editor at large George Anders told the publication.
These expenses are compounded for workers who moved away from cities during the pandemic. They would need to relocate, which may not be feasible, Business Insider noted.
A potential solution: Employers could plant money trees in every office.