Why RTO mandates are often hypocritical, according to a business professor

After nearly four years since the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, the workforce remains at a stalemate over return-to-office mandates, with remote work facing serious challenges.

Amazon's return-to-office mandate, aiming for five days a week in January, has faced resistance from employees, with three-quarters contemplating leaving the company.

The remote work backlash is complex, with many professionals desiring part-time remote work, while also feeling a nostalgia for pre-pandemic camaraderie.

As remote workers experience emotional discomfort from nostalgia, many are becoming more isolated, despite recognizing the perks of remote working.

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