• Returning to the Office & Remembering Why We Left 7 | 18

  • Apr 30 2025
  • Length: 41 mins
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Returning to the Office & Remembering Why We Left 7 | 18

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  • (00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:28) The Radical Candor Remote Philosophy (00:06:41) Office Productivity & Innovation (00:10:27) Navigating Unwanted Change (00:16:12) Should You Stay or Should You Go? (00:19:17) Burnout, Hybrid, and Hidden Costs (00:24:19) The Cost of Constant Interruptions (00:30:22) Generational and Gender Gaps (00:32:07) Having Effective RTO Conversations (00:35:29) Radical Candor Tips (00:39:48) Conclusion Back-to-office is back—and it’s messier, weirder, and more pointless than ever.From malfunctioning WiFi to epic commutes and offices mysteriously out of toilet paper, the “return to office” era is serving up workplace absurdity on a silver platter. Jason and Amy blow past the corporate spin and get Radically Candid about the “back to the office” push: why it’s often more about control than collaboration, how companies overlook basic human needs, and the ways these policies can quietly erode trust, productivity, and psychological safety. From generational gripes to the myth that face time means innovation, they call out the real reasons so many leaders want butts in seats—and why those reasons rarely hold up. Who’s actually benefiting from all this office hoopla? Because at Radical Candor, we believe real leadership means listening, adapting, and making work suck a whole lot less—even if it means challenging the status quo.Get all of the show notes at RadicalCandor.com/podcast.Episode Links:Cockroaches And Working In A Closet: Inside Trump's Return-To-Office Order | ReutersNo Toilet Paper And No Privacy: Returning To The Office, Federal Workers Walk Into Chaos | The New York TimesReturn To Office. Not Sure What To Do, A Bit Stressed. : R/FednewsWhat Happened At Your Org After They Implemented Their Return To Work Policy? : R/JobsThe Official List Of Every Company’s Back-To-Office Strategy | HubbleFederal Workers Ordered Back To Office Find Shortages Of Desks, Wi-Fi And Toilet PaperDoes Returning To The Office Support Your Company’s Strategy? | HBRHow To Get Return To Office Right | McKinseyRTO Mandate Trends In 2025: Why Forcing Employees Back To The Office Hurts Business | Hub StaffNew Research Suggests Remote Jobs Are Best For Company’s Bottom Line | ForbesThe Strength Of Weak Ties | Stanford ReportConnect:WebsiteInstagramTikTokLinkedInYouTubeChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionJason and Amy introduce the episode’s topic on return to office trends.(00:01:28) The Radical Candor Remote PhilosophyWhy the company is remote-first and the downsides of in-person work.(00:06:41) Office Productivity & InnovationWhether productivity and innovation improve when in office. (00:10:27) Navigating Unwanted ChangeAdvice for employees facing unwanted return-to-office changes.(00:16:13) Should You Stay or Should You Go?Evaluating if you should start job hunting or try to adapt to the new reality.(00:19:17) Burnout, Hybrid, and Hidden CostsResearch on burnout and the importance of workplace social connections.(00:24:19) The Cost of Constant InterruptionsChallenges with distractions and productivity in office environments.(00:30:22) Generational and Gender GapsDifferences in RTO satisfaction in different demographics.(00:32:07) Having Effective RTO ConversationsAdvocating for your needs and establishing new office processes.(00:35:29) Radical Candor TipsTips for employees and managers navigating return-to-office mandates.(00:39:48) Conclusion
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