Welcome to today's podcast, where we discuss the returning workforce to office spaces across the country. The long shadow of the pandemic continues to influence how we work, but recent trends show that workers are gradually returning to their desks. Data from the Placer.ai Office Index reveals that nationwide office visits may be on the rise once again, with March 2025 marking the second-busiest month in terms of in-office activity since the pandemic began.

Interestingly, March office visit levels were only 32.2% below those from March 2019, showing an improvement compared to the previous year. "March’s noticeable uptick suggests that offices may be poised to make further gains in the coming months," reflecting a renewed commitment from both governments and corporations to bring employees back into the office.

Some cities are leading this return, showing significant year-over-year increases in office attendance. Stay tuned, as we’ll dive into the six cities experiencing the largest return-to-office trends. Are we witnessing a shift back to traditional workspaces? Let’s find out!
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