Patreon is upping its RTO mandate after laying off 20% of staff
Patreon is increasing its return-to-office mandate from two to three days per week following a recent round of layoffs that cut 20% of its staff. The company claims the move is intended to foster stronger team connections and community.
Why it matters
This reflects a broader trend among tech companies attempting to enforce in-office attendance despite employee pushback and recent workforce reductions.
Patreon CEO Jack Conte. Amy Price/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images/SOPA Images. Patreon has ramped up its RTO requirements from two to three days a week. The company said time in office builds "stronger connections across teams." Patreon laid off 20% of its staff last week as its CEO pushed for "increased agility." Patreon slashed its workforce by 20% last week — and wants its remaining staffers to come into the office more. The company informed workers that it is increasing its return-to-office (RTO) requirement from two to three days a week for staff who commute to Patreon's three offices in New York City, San Francisco, and Porto, Portugal, a company spokesperson confirmed to Business Insider.
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