TD Bank Mandates In-Office Work for Most Employees Starting Fall

TD Bank has directed employees to work in the office four days a week starting this fall, with executive-level staff required to do so starting Oct. 6 and non-executive employees by Nov. 3. The bank believes in-person work boosts collaboration, decision-making, learning, and outcomes, as well as improving career development and company culture. The change comes after several years of allowing remote work following the pandemic.

TD Bank (Toronto-Dominion Bank) has announced a significant shift in its work policy, requiring employees to work from the office four days a week starting this fall. Executive-level staff will be required to do so starting October 6, while non-executive employees will follow suit by November 3 [1, 2, 3].

The decision to return to the office more frequently comes after several years of flexible remote work policies implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. TD Bank's Chief Human Resources Officer Melanie Burns emphasized the benefits of in-person work, stating that it enhances collaboration, decision-making, learning, and overall outcomes, as well as promoting career development and company culture [1].

This move aligns with the broader trend seen among Canada's major banks, including RBC, BMO, and Scotiabank, which have also implemented or plan to implement four-day office mandates [1]. The shift reflects a broader corporate trend, with US banks like JPMorgan Chase also requiring employees to work on-site five days a week [1].

TD Bank has acknowledged the need for flexibility, allowing employees to work remotely one day a week with manager approval. The bank is preparing to accommodate the new mandate by November, but some locations may need more time to ensure all teams are ready [1].

The new policy comes amidst a growing demand for office space in Toronto, where employees are scrambling to secure desks during the hybrid work era [1]. While the bank is committed to providing flexibility, the new rule underscores the importance of in-person collaboration for the company's growth and success.

References:
[1] https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/canada/td-bank-latest-news-td-bank-tells-employees-get-ready-to-work-four-days-in-office-following-trend-among-largest-canadian-banks-wfo-news-canada-bank-news/articleshow/122867218.cms
[2] https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025:newsml_L4N3TK1RN:0-td-bank-calls-staff-back-to-office-four-days-a-week-starting-this-fall-memo-says/
[3] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4470900-td-bank-said-to-require-staff-in-office-four-days-a-week-later-in-2025