Employees are being marched back to the office. But why? | Eva Wiseman

On a work trip to Sweden a few years back, I experienced a micro-level version of the same idea in the form of the fika, the daily moment when everyone in a given workplace gets up from their desks to gather for coffee and cake. The event resembles a well-attended coffee break, except that Swedes are liable to become mildly offended—which is the eq... See more

Despite attention-grabbing headlines, research shows that WFH levels have remained steady since late 2023 and that well-structured hybrid models improve retention, expand access to talent, and reduce office costs – without harming productivity. Instead of debating hybrid work’s existence, leaders and teams should focus on making it work. The key is... See more