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: Transcript Cockroaches And Working In A Closet: Inside Trump's Return-To-Office Order | Reuters No Toilet Paper And No Privacy: Returning To The Office, Federal Workers Walk Into Chaos | The New York Times Return To Office. Not Sure What To Do, A Bit Stressed. : R/Fednews What Happened At Your Org After They Implemented Their Return To Work Policy? : R/Jobs The Official List Of Every Company’s Back-To-Office Strategy | Hubble Federal Workers Ordered Back To Office Find Shortages Of Desks, Wi-Fi And Toilet Paper Does Returning To The Office Support Your Company’s Strategy? | HBR How To Get Return To Office Right | McKinsey RTO Mandate Trends In 2025: Why Forcing Employees Back To The Office Hurts Business | Hub Staff New Research Suggests Remote Jobs Are Best For Company’s Bottom Line | Forbes The Strength Of Weak Ties | Stanford ReportConnect: Website Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTubeChapters:(Jason and Amy introduce the episode’s topic on return to office trends.(Why the company is remote-first and the downsides of in-person work.(Whether productivity and innovation improve when in office. (Advice for employees facing unwanted return-to-office changes.(Evaluating if you should start job hunting or try to adapt to the new reality.(Research on burnout and the importance of workplace social connections.(Challenges with distractions and productivity in office environments.(Differences in RTO satisfaction in different demographics.(Advocating for your needs and establishing new office processes.(Tips for employees and managers navigating return-to-office mandates.(Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices