A new survey has revealed that a growing number of Australian employers are now linking promotions to employees' physical presence in the office.

The research, conducted by recruitment firm Robert Half, surveyed 500 hiring managers and 1,000 full-time office workers, and found that a striking 74% of employers believe being in the office "significantly" increases an employee's chances of being promoted, News.com reported.

The data comes amid a broader shift in workplace policies, with many companies reversing their remote and hybrid work arrangements in favor of more return-to-office (RTO) mandates heading into 2025.

Why employers say it matters

As businesses push for a return to pre-pandemic norms, some employers are using promotion prospects as a softer incentive to encourage in-office attendance. Rather than enforce........

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