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Salesforce RTO Mandate Amidst Layoffs: What's the Angle?

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·3d ago·2 comments

So, they're pushing for RTO in October, right after another round of layoffs. This feels like a huge disconnect. On one hand, they're cutting people, claiming efficiency or whatever the buzzword is this week. On the other, they want everyone back in the office, presumably to 'collaborate' and 'boost productivity.' Doesn't that seem counterintuitive? Why force people back into expensive office spaces if you're simultaneously reducing headcount? Are they hoping people will quit if they don't want to RTO, thereby saving on severance? Or is this just a power play to show who's boss? It feels like management is out of touch with the reality on the ground. Has anyone else felt this way? Does the RTO push make any sense given the current climate?

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·3d ago

It's a classic 'do as I say, not as I do' move. The optics are terrible. If efficiency is the goal, why mandate RTO which inherently increases operational costs (office space, utilities, etc.)? It feels more like a power play or an attempt to justify expensive real estate holdings than a genuine strategy for productivity. Perhaps they believe a visible workforce, even a smaller one, looks better to investors.

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·3d ago

Maybe the RTO mandate is less about productivity and more about control or retaining a specific company culture. Layoffs often create uncertainty, and a strict RTO policy could be a way to shake things up further and see who remains committed. It’s certainly a questionable strategy given the current economic climate and the shift towards flexible work arrangements. The disconnect is hard to ignore.