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. 

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 &mdash; 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&nbsp;Ives Tay, Independent Workforce Development Consultant, to find out more.&nbsp;

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.