Roughly one in four new openings around Milwaukee now advertise some version of hybrid work, while most roles still expect people in the office full time. The split is rippling through downtown, where vacancy rates remain stubbornly high and landlords are rethinking how to fill all that space.
We want to be where you work, but also where you socialize by giving you different experiences all around town," CEO and co-founder Matt Davis tells Axios. That philosophy emphasizes gatherings and perks like free event space, specialty rooms with arcades and golf simulators, and discounts at area businesses.
The number of job ads offering work-from-home perks is on the decline, but there are some industries still holding onto the pandemic-era arrangement. The labour market is tough for job seekers across much of the country and employers in some sectors have realised they don't have to offer the same level of flexibility to attract the best talent. New SEEK data has revealed only 9 per cent of ads now mention WFH, which is down slightly from a 2023 peak of 10 per cent per cent.
At a recent JPMorgan Chase employee town hall meeting, one brave soul brought up a petition pushing back against the firm's decision to force workers to return to the office five days a week. 'Don't waste time on it. I don't care how many people sign that f-ing petition,' CEO Jamie Dimon responded.
