Companies Using Benefits to Sweeten Return-to-Office Mandates

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As organizations navigate return-to-office strategies, many are rethinking how to make the transition more effective and appealing. Benefits are increasingly being used to support employees rather than simply mandate behavior. The focus is shifting toward practical, everyday support that improves the in-office experience. What employees value has changed, and expectations continue to rise. In this blog, Craig Window, President of Circles U.S., shares insights from a conversation with Valerie Craven of Facilities Management magazine on what is working and what drives adoption. Learn which benefits are making a difference and how to design a strategy that works.   

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