Managers recognize that hybrid work often leads to mid-week crowding, where employees tend to come into the office on the same days. This pattern means that a reduction in remote work doesn't necessarily lead to a proportional decrease in space requirements. Many companies have found that they still need the same amount of office space to accommodate this mid-week attendance.

Recent trends show a shift among major employers towards requiring more in-office attendance. For example, Meta Platforms announced that employees will need to work from the office three days a week, while Skadden, Arps, Slate & Meagher requires lawyers to be in the office four days a week. These changes reflect a broader movement towards fostering collaboration and maintaining company culture.

Since the pandemic, office attendance has shown significant seasonal variations. For instance, attendance was 20% higher in the post-Labor Day, pre-Thanksgiving period of 2022 compared to the first five months of that year. In 2021, attendance was almost 50% higher during the same period. This trend indicates that employees are more likely to return to the office during certain times of the year.