• Employers
  • Jobs
  • About
  • Resources
Find Talent Find a Job

From Hybrid to HQ: The Impact of Return to Office on Financial Services Worldwide

hybrid-hq-global
From Hybrid to HQ Worldwide

Are your return-to-office mandates a cultural engine, or a potential talent drain?

As we navigate 2026, the tug-of-war of hybrid work has reached a tipping point. While leadership often views the office as the vital heart of company culture, many in the workforce view the commute as a pay cut and a barrier to deep work.

In our latest global report, we surveyed nearly 1,500 professionals across Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Singapore, and the UK.

The results reveal a significant perception gap: one that is hitting different demographics in vastly different ways.

pdf download

Why You Need This Guide

The landscape of work has shifted from policy-making to a new normal. This report reveals why 59% of female employees and 54% of male 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:

How 30% of females feel stricter mandates reduce support for women and minorities, versus 12% of men.

Why 71% of women experience increased stress and burnout from RTO, significantly higher than the 55% reported by men.

Why only 14% of women feel more productive in the office, while 58% report lower productivity when working on-site.

How satisfactions is split: 58% of men are satisfied with current policies, versus 49% of women.

Why 70% of women and 64% of men report needing higher pay to cover the rising costs of commuting.

How RTO affects the 52% of women and 46% of men juggling caregiving responsibilities.

How 84% of employers admit a full 5-day mandate would result in immediate talent loss.

Why men are more likely to enjoy the office for culture-building (43%) and enhanced collaboration (61%) than females.

Master Your Financial Services Recruitment Strategy

Get the Full Analysis

Don't build your 2026 strategy on assumptions. Download ‘From Hybrid to HQ: The Impact of Return to Office on Financial Services Worldwide’ today to gain the data-driven insights you need to build a resilient, inclusive, and high-performing workforce.

[gated-download-break title="The Impact of Return to Office on Financial Services Worldwide" description=""]