RTO Mandates Undermine Diversity, Accessibility, And Inclusion In Tech
RTO mandates undermine diversity & inclusion by limiting talent pools, excluding remote workers & caregivers. Companies should focus on outcomes, not location, to create inclusive workplaces that drive innovation.
The recent wave of "return to office" (RTO) mandates isn't just about changing where we write our code or attend our standups – it's about fundamentally reshaping who gets to participate in our industry at all. As a tech community that prides itself on innovation and inclusion, we need to have an honest conversation about how RTO policies might be undermining the very values we claim to champion. Let's break down the real impact of these mandates: The Diversity Dilemma When companies limit themselves to local talent pools, particularly those headquartered in tech hubs that often lac...