Remote work sounded like the dream—until the cracks started showing.
In this episode of The Bullpen, Sonya and Misty dig into the real conversation companies and candidates are having in 2025: remote vs onsite vs hybrid—and why fully remote isn’t the long-term solution many thought it would be.

From productivity and integrity to culture, collaboration, and career growth, this is an honest, no-fluff breakdown from the recruiting side of the table.

What we cover:

• Why fully remote was a “necessary evil,” not a forever fix
  How COVID forced the shift—and why many companies are now pulling back.

• Remote work vs real productivity
  What employers are actually seeing when it comes to output, accountability, and innovation.

• Culture, collaboration & the human factor
  Why teams lose momentum, creativity, and connection when everything goes dark-screen and chat-based.

• Hybrid as the middle ground
  When flexibility works—and when it becomes a liability for both employees and employers.

• The integrity issue no one wants to talk about
  Double-dipping jobs, blurred boundaries, and why remote trust has limits.

• Why candidates are holding out—and what it’s costing them
  Staying unemployed while waiting for “remote-only” roles in a tightening market.

• Getting dressed matters (yes, really)
  The psychological and professional value of separating home life from work life.

• Who actually gets to decide
  Why companies—not candidates—ultimately set the rules when they’re paying the salary.

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