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RTO (return to office)
What does RTO mean?
RTO stands for return to office. It describes the policies and plans organizations use to bring employees back to the workplace for some or all of the week after a period of remote work. Most RTO policies set expected office days rather than a full return.
What makes an RTO work
People come back for each other and for work that is better done together. An RTO works when the office makes those days worthwhile: teams in on the same days, rooms and desks available when they arrive, and meetings that are ready when they start.
Common challenges
- Everyone in on the same days, and not enough rooms or desks
- Empty offices on the other days
- Meetings that fail because the room, catering or guests were not ready
How AskCody supports a return to office
AskCody helps people find and book the rooms and desks they need on office days, keeps catering and visitors attached to the meeting, and shows through workplace analytics which days and spaces carry the most demand.
Frequently asked questions
Is RTO the same as hybrid work?
Not exactly. RTO is the move back to the office; most RTO policies end in a hybrid model with set office days.
How do you measure whether an RTO is working?
Look at bookings and utilization on office days, peak occupancy, and whether people find the space they need.
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