90% of companies say they’ll return to the office by the end of 2024—but the 5-day commute is ‘dead,’ experts say

“The individual free-for-all work policy doesn’t work,” says Brian Elliott, an executive advisor on flexibility and the founder of the research consortium Future Forum. “There really is some benefit to getting people together on a regular basis to drive relationship-building, mentorship and collaboration.” “I think the concept of spending five days a week in the office is dead,” says Elliott. “That top-down, one-size-fits-all approach can lead to a lot of resentment among workers.”Offering a flexible, hybrid model is also a smart recruiting tactic, Elliott adds. “The job market might have softened to some degree, but there’s always competition for top talent,” he says. “People still want flexibility at work, and they’re ready to walk if they don’t get it.“