In this episode of The People Mentor Podcast, Nicola Richardson explores how to have honest, respectful return-to-work conversations when employees prefer remote working.

She shares how to balance business needs with empathy, why blanket rules can damage trust, and how listening and flexibility help rebuild engagement after change.

Nicola also offers practical ways to handle resistance, frame the conversation around shared goals, and support employees through the transition back to the workplace.

Whether you’re a manager or business owner, this episode gives you tools to navigate return-to-office discussions with confidence, clarity, and care.