Remote Work Banned – Because Workers Are Just Napping

In today’s episode, we tackle one of the most controversial workplace topics: the return-to-office (RTO) mandate.  ✅ Which CEOs are championing the push?  ✅ Is there any data or research to back it up?  ✅ And what’s really happening on home office days: are people more productive, or are they just sleeping? Creators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🔗 Show notes - Gallup. (2017). State of the American Workplace: Employee Engagement Insights for U.S. Business Leaders: - Harvard Business Review. (2021). The Benefits of In-Person Collaboration - Frances Frei on RTO Decisions - An Update On Return To Office Policies As We Enter 2025 - How to reduce the number of meetings and how to them right 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe (00:00) - 🎶 INTRO (03:08) - Which companies are banning hybrid work and why (05:38) - What arguments can support ditching hybrid work (07:43) - Difficulty with separating work from private life (11:12) - Loneliness linked to working from home (16:13) - Fostering greater sense of belonging and purpose (19:28) - People in the home office actually cheat (24:48) - Sponsor presentation (26:58) - Absolutely no research illustrating the drop in turnover due to hybrid work policy (29:58) - More creative and effective when in the same room? Incredible advice on meetings! (35:38) - People want flexibility - the best employees are leaving (39:03) - Distractions at home and chaos in the office (43:33) - Changing trends - are companies backing down from their decision to abandon hybrid work? (46:48) - 👋 Farewell and Bonus for No Office fans. 💜 Review Us If you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.