Return to Office Is a Trust Problem, Not a Location Problem
Return-to-office debates usually begin with a number: two days, three days, five days.
The better question is what problem the policy is supposed to solve.
In this episode of HR for Humanity, Christopher Goostrey explains why leaders often use physical presence as a substitute for clear expectations, visible accountability, and capable management. He also challenges the opposite fantasy that remote work succeeds without coordination, feedback, development, or standards.
The episode examines new 2026 guidance from HRCI, Gallup's hybrid-work and trust data, a 1,612-person randomized trial…
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