"Our brains are being fracked by endless screen time!" Attention spans have plummeted by 30% in two decades, yet companies are doubling down on mandatory office work. Europe’s return-to-office strategy is flexible and measured, while the U.S. is all mandates and mayhem—Amazon didn’t even count its desks before calling employees back!

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This week on AVWeek, host Tim Albright and Bren Walker explore the battle between corporate control and worker autonomy. From Europe’s strategic return to Amazon’s desk shortage disaster, they’ll break down how workplace design, technology, and leadership decisions shape the future of work.

Host: Tim Albright

• Guests:Bren Walker – Kirkegaard
• Links to sources:WIRED – Bleak Office Conditions
• CNBC– Push Against Return to Office
• Zoe Talent Solutions – European Remote Work Statistics
• Helsinki Times – Return To Office in Europe
• CBRE – Office Attendance Rise in Europe

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