Ksenia Samotiy: The idea of a week in the office fills my generation with dread - do we have to be at our desks to prove our value?

Since the onset of Covid, many workers have acclimatized to a more flexible work environment, leading to a growing dissatisfaction with rigid office schedules that feel outdated.

The attempts by companies, like Amazon, to revert to pre-pandemic work norms reflect a disconnect with employee sentiment and the challenges of modern-day work-life balance.

As leaders push for a return to 5-day office weeks, they ignore the productivity and mental health struggles of employees who thrive in hybrid arrangements.

The response to mandated office returns showcases a significant divide between organizational objectives and the evolving needs of a workforce accustomed to flexibility and remote work.

Read at Independent