Companies are monitoring and enforcing office attendance at the highest rate in 5 years

A new CBRE report reveals a sharp shift in how U.S. companies are approaching office attendance, with enforcement and tracking reaching their highest levels in five years. According to the survey, 69% of businesses now monitor who is in the office and how often—up significantly from 45% last year. That oversight is increasingly backed by action, as 37% of companies are actively enforcing attendance requirements, more than double the rate from the previous year.

This push for greater presence is paying off for many organizations, with a growing number reporting that they are now meeting their in-office attendance goals. While hybrid work arrangements remain common, there is a noticeable tilt toward expecting more days on-site, with some employers moving to four- or even five-day in-office schedules. At the same time, many companies are signaling their commitment to physical workspaces by planning to expand their office footprints rather than downsize—a move that underscores the enduring role of the office in their long-term workplace strategies.