Daniel Reale-Chin Special to The Globe and Mail Published 15 minutes ago

In recent months, some of Canada’s major banks have delivered a blunt message to their employees: it’s time to return to the office. Facing similar return-to-office (RTO) mandates, Canadians across the professional spectrum are preparing to retire their yoga pants and reach for office attire.

According to Statistics Canada , the number of Canadians commuting to work rose to 82.6 per cent in May, up from a low of 75.7 per cent in May of 2021. Employees are returning to workplace cultures that have changed – in some cases drastically – since the pandemic. Some companies have opted for more lax dress codes, while others are reinstating formal business attire. After years of working from home, many are left feeli

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