Optimizing Return to Office: Data-Driven Strategies for Space, Talent, and Productivity
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026Time: 01:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM MT / 10:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter: AshLea Allberry, COO, Maptician
Moderator:
Objective(s):
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand how leading financial firms are evolving their RTO policies and office strategies in 2025.
2. Analyze real-time workplace data to assess utilization, productivity, and collaboration.
3. Evaluate how space planning and technology can align with talent retention and ESG goals.
4. Identify metrics that matter most to leadership when measuring RTO and office performance.
5. Explore emerging workplace models that balance flexibility with accountability.
Field of Study: Business Management & Organization
Program Level: Intermediate
CPE Credit: 1 Credit Hour
Delivery Method: Group Internet-based
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
Course Description
Description
As the return-to-office (RTO) movement gains momentum, financial firms face a crucial challenge: aligning real estate investments with evolving work models. This session—designed for firm administrators, COOs, CFOs, and workplace strategists—will explore how data, technology, and space design are driving smarter decisions around office use, talent engagement, and real estate ROI. Drawing from survey data and real-world examples from top financial firms, we’ll highlight what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next.
Presenter and Moderator Bios
Presenter: AshLea Allberry, COO, Maptician
AshLea Allberry is the Chief Operating Office of Maptician, a leading workplace management and hybrid operations platform used by financial services firms to optimize space, control costs, and enable flexible work environments.
With more than 20 years of leadership in technology, operations, and workplace strategy, Ashlea works with a range of financial organizations – including CPA firms, advisory firms, wealth management firms, and regional banks – to help them manage office portfolios more strategically and adapt to hybrid workforce trends.
She is a frequent speaker on workplace transformation and cost optimization, helping financial firms leverage space utilization data, streamline operations, and support both employee productivity and business growth.
$40.00 for CPAFMA Members / $80.00 for Non-Members / Free for PAFMs
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