Workers Adopt 'Billboard Days' to Survive Strict Return-to-Office Mandates
As companies enforce stricter in-office attendance, employees are strategically coordinating their schedules to maximize visibility with managers. This tactic, dubbed 'billboard days' or 'calendar stalking,' involves timing office visits to coincide with leadership presence to ensure performance reviews and promotions. While executives view physical presence as essential for culture, workers see it as a pragmatic survival strategy in a volatile job market.