Return to the Office: The One Change That Increased Employee Engagement | HR Vodcast

We Introduced One Mandatory Office Day. Here's What Happened. Return to the office (RTO) is one of the biggest workplace challenges facing employers today. So, can introducing a mandatory office day each month actually improve employee engagement and workplace culture? In this episode of A Little Bit of Light Relief, The Curve Group's CEO Jeanette Ramsden, COO Kelly York, and Head of Outsource Services Lauren Dulson (aka Head of Fun) share how the business introduced Curve Connects - an employee engagement programme designed to strengthen collaboration, connection and company culture in a hybrid working environment. The team discusses: Why they introduced a mandatory office day How hybrid working has changed employee engagement The impact of monthly Together Days How employee feedback shaped their people strategy Building a workplace culture that employees genuinely want to be part of Why engagement is about more than simply returning to the office Whether you're an HR professional, business leader or people manager, this conversation offers practical ideas for improving employee engagement, strengthening workplace culture and creating meaningful connections in today's hybrid workplace. If you're looking for fresh ideas around return-to-office strategies, employee engagement, hybrid working and people strategy, this episode is for you. Like this video if you found it useful, subscribe for more HR and leadership insights, and let us know in the comments: Would one mandatory office day work in your organisation? #ReturnToOffice #EmployeeEngagement #HybridWorking #WorkplaceCulture #Leadership #HR #FutureOfWork