When a return-to-office mandate is just about the boss’s narcissism
- Posted on September 4, 2026
- By Washington Post
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Recent organizational research reveals that mandatory office returns may stem from leadership psychology rather than business necessity. Some executives resist remote work arrangements because physical workplaces provide visibility, established hierarchies, and personal prominence. This phenomenon reflects how certain leaders leverage office environments to reinforce authority and maintain control, suggesting that productivity concerns sometimes mask underlying psychological motivations for centralized workspace policies.
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