As Singapore shifts firmly back into the office, most employees are meeting return-to-office mandates with surprising optimism.

But beneath that upbeat surface, new surveys reveal a widening gap between what workers expect — and what companies are actually offering. Nearly 7 in 10 employees now face fixed in-office days, and while 63% say they feel positive about the move, many still lack the flexibility they value most.

So what does this mean for companies trying to retain talent?

On The Big Story, Alexandra Parada speaks to Ives Tay, Independent Workforce Development Consultant, to find out more.