Return-to-Office Mandates Reportedly Costing Some Workers $55 a Day

In-office days are costing some workers approximately $55 in out-of-pocket spending, according to recent research by Owl Labs.

Based on the findings, expenses typically include roughly:

• $15 for commuting
• $9 for parking
• $13 for breakfast or coffee
• $18 for lunch

“Return-to-office is a compensation choice. Make it a fair choice, and the office becomes a magnet rather than a mandate,” workplace expert Gleb Tsipursky said in his analysis of Owl Labs’ research.

“Tell a salaried employee to come back 3 or 4 days a week, and you have quietly lowered [their] take-home value.”

The report also found the average commute to the office is currently around 31 minutes — adding a significant time investment on top of financial strain.

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