'This shift highlights not just a continuation but a broad acceptance of remote work as the norm': Software engineers are sticking with remote work and refusing to budge on RTO mandates - and 21% would quit if forced back to the office

A recent survey indicates that 80% of software engineers are expected to work hybrid arrangements, resisting return-to-office (RTO) mandates by big tech firms. Many engineers express willingness to quit if forced back into full-time office work, with half seeking new jobs under such conditions. This reflects a shift towards remote work being seen as a standard, challenging traditional workplace dynamics. Companies are offering incentives to coax employees back, yet resistance remains strong, highlighting the evolving landscape of work post-pandemic.

This shift highlights not just a continuation but a broad acceptance of remote work as the norm, reshaping how organizations operate, how teams collaborate, and how individuals build their careers.

Despite the efforts of big tech firms like Amazon, Microsoft, and Oracle to corral people back into the office, there's strong resistance, according to a survey from ScienceSoft.

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