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From Hybrid to HQ: The Impact of Return to Office in Financial Services in Ireland

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From Hybrid to HQ Ireland

Is your return to office policy driving growth or driving your best talent away?

The Financial Services landscape in Ireland has reached a crossroads. While 66% of employees now rank hybrid work as their most valued benefit, only 13% of organisations currently offer a fully flexible arrangement.

With 77% of employers struggling to attract skilled talent, the "Return to Office" (RTO) mandate is no longer just a logistical decision—it is a competitive one.

Gain data-backed insights into the "Productivity Gap," the true cost of commuting, and how to build a culture that thrives in a post-pandemic world.

Download our comprehensive 2026 report on the shifting landscape of the Irish Financial Services sector.

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Why You Need This Guide

The landscape of work has shifted from reactive policy-making to a new normal. This report dives into the data to reveal why 63% of Irish employees now feel an increased desire to leave their roles due to in-office mandates.

Essential insights that you will learn from the guide

Use it to discover the latest:

Sector-specific data: Analysis of Accounting & Finance and Banking & Financial sectors, along with finance professionals in other sectors.

Insights about the “perception gap”: Why employers underestimate the stress and financial strain of a return to office and the impact it can have.

Stability trends: Discover how 84% of in-office mandates have now stabilised and whether employees are satisfied with that setup.

Actionable recommendations: Gain clear steps to bridge the gap, mitigate “commuter tax," and redesign the office for connection.

Inside the Report, You’ll Discover:

Why 60% of employees feel less productive in the office, while employers may view presence as performance.

Data on how 70% of workers are now facing financial strain and burnout due to rising commuting costs.

How 77% of employers struggle to find talent, yet only 13% offer the hybrid flexibility that 68% of candidates seek.

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Get the Full Analysis

Download ‘From Hybrid to HQ: The Impact of Return to Office in Financial Services in Ireland’ today and gain the data-driven insights you need to build a resilient, high-performing workforce in a post-hybrid world.

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