New research suggests bosses want workers back in the office for their own benefit, not productivity
By
Adam Grant, Marissa Shandell, Courtney Elliott
Summary
This guest essay argues that corporate leaders pushing for a full-time return to the office are motivated not by productivity, collaboration, or culture — as they publicly claim — but by self-interest and control. The author cites new research revealing that the real objection to remote work is about managerial power and personal convenience for executives, not business outcomes.
Source
bskyNew research suggests bosses want workers back in the office for their own benefit, not productivitynytimes.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledSome leaders say they insist on full-time in-person work because it boosts productivity, despite clear evidence that it does not.
Our new research reveals that the objection to any work from home is more
It's all about them.
You might also wanna read
The return-to-the-office trend backfires
Debunking the Myth: People Actually Love to Work Hard When Work Has Meaning
The article challenges the common media narrative that employees don't want to work hard, arguing this is a false trope perpetuated by execu
anildash.com·2mo ago
Sustainable Strategies for Returning to Work After the Holidays
The article discusses the common struggle of returning to work after the Christmas holidays and the tendency to approach January with unreal
Creative Boom·6mo ago
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella mandates return to office for employees
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has officially ended full remote work for many employees, requiring staff to return to the office. This marks on
businessinsider.com·9mo ago
Research Shows Open Offices Undermine Productivity and Collaboration
The article examines the open-office concept through the lens of personal experience and research evidence. It begins with the author's high
newyorker.com·10mo ago
Psychologist Challenges 'Bring Your Whole Self to Work' Advice as Potentially Harmful
A Columbia University psychologist argues that the popular workplace advice to 'bring your whole self to work' is misguided. While well-inte
cnbc.com·8mo ago
Comments
Sign in to join the conversation.
No comments yet. Be the first.