The return-to-office battle just hit a tipping point that gave companies a win

Summer is officially over, and companies’ push to bring more workers back into the office is showing initial signs of working, according to one indicator.

After Labor Day weekend, the occupancy rate of workplaces in 10 major cities surpassed the halfway mark for the first time since July, hitting 50.3%, according to Kastle Systems’ 10-city Back to Work Barometer. The company tracks keycard swipes at office buildings and other entry data for businesses.

Many…