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In the ongoing debate about modern workplaces, a simple litmus test has emerged to gauge the trust between employers and employees: start a discussion about remote work. Behavioural expert Scott Taylor argues that the push for workers to return to offices often reveals more about managers’ skills than employee productivity. He suggests that many managers are forcing employees back into the office due to a lack of leadership and communication skills.

“When a manager says, ‘I need you to come back to the office,’ what they’re really saying is, ‘I lack the ability to work with you remotely’. It reflects their skills, not your productivity,” says Taylor, founder and CEO of Praesidium Risk and Resilience. “When working from home, managers seem more worried about ergonomic chairs and cybersecurity than what really matters.



We’ve skipped the basics: influence, impact, and connection. All of these come through effective communication.” Taylor emphasises that effective leadership in a remote or hybrid environment requires new skills from bosses.

“People work better when they feel supported and want to work for you. They want to do their best. That comes through connection, safety, and trust — not through constant physical supervision.

” Recent research supports Taylor’s stance. A study from WFHResearch.com found that while fully remote work can lead to a 10% dip in productivity, hybrid models tell a different story.

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