RTO Mandates: Trust, Tactics, and the Bait-and-Switch Backlash

In this brand new episode of "Evolving Your Workplace After Hours," Carol Schultz introduces her new cohost, Kevin Legg, who brings a global perspective and a focus on workplace learning to the show. Kevin highlights his experience building organizations in various international markets and discusses his current work at Sage, which focuses on how people teach and learn at work. Together, the two hosts prepare for a candid discussion about the evolving nature of the workplace as companies continue to navigate the return-to-office debate. 

The conversation highlights controversial employer tactics like imposing stricter in-office requirements. Kevin and Carol discuss whether remote work is truly a perk or an integral part of modern workplace expectations. The hosts cite examples from companies such as Meta and Amazon, raising important questions about how performance management and compensation strategies are being utilized. A major theme of this conversation is the role of proper communication and maintaining trust with employees, especially avoiding "bait and switch" tactics.  

Towards the end of the conversation, the duo reflects on the tension between short-term market pressures and the long-term importance of people-centered, strategic leadership. Carol and Kevin challenge listeners to ponder if some of the changes being rolled out by today’s largest tech companies are driven by necessity, cowardice, or simply pressure from shareholders. The hosts close out the episode by inviting the audience to weigh in on these issues, setting the tone for more thought-provoking conversations ahead. 

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