In the rush to mandate full-time office returns, many leaders are ignoring a hard truth: The workforce has fundamentally changed. The quiet, focused environment of remote work rewired our brains—making the noisy, distraction-filled office a productivity killer. Forcing employees back may seem like a win, but at what cost? This episode unpacks the real impact on satisfaction, stress, and the very productivity companies think they’re restoring. Guest: Monica Mitchell.

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