Requiring employees to return to the office - smart strategy or risky move?

More companies are demanding a full return to the office, believing it will boost collaboration, culture, and productivity. Here is the real question… Are you solving a problem—or creating one?

Before enforcing a five-day, in-office mandate, leaders need to ask themselves:

1️⃣ Is This Solving a Business Problem?
Many employees have proven they’re just as productive (if not more) working remotely. Forcing in-office work without clear business value can lead to disengagement, resentment, and turnover.

2️⃣ Are You Leading With Trust—Or Control?
Productivity isn’t about physical presence—it’s about strong leadership, clear goals, and trust. If your team is already performing remotely, why disrupt it?

3️⃣ Will This Help You Retain and Attract Top Talent?
Your best people have options. If competitors offer flexibility while you mandate five days in-office, who wins the talent war?

The most innovative businesses aren’t making blanket mandates—they’re adapting. The conversation shouldn’t be about “remote vs. office” but about what actually drives your people and business success.

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