Sep 17, 2025 · 30 min
Is your company forcing you back to the office? In this no-holds-barred episode, Tom Finn and Alan Veeck reveal what’s really behind the "Return to Office" (RTO) push, including the controversial idea that it’s being used as a “shadow layoff.” We break down the statistics, debate the true drivers behind RTO policies like improving culture and mentorship, and discuss why productivity and accountability might not be the real reason at all. Alan shares real-world anecdotes from clients making the move, including a new Tuesday through Thursday hybrid model. Finally, we make bold predictions about the future of work and explore alternative work models like the 9/80 work week. #ReturnToOffice #RTO #RemoteWork #HybridWork #ShadowLayoff #FutureOfWork #CompanyCulture #EmployeeAttrition #WorkFromHome #RemoteWorkStatistics #ManagingRemoteTeams #WorkLifeBalance #Productivity #ManagementSkills #WorkplaceInnovation #IsRTOAShadowLayoff #WhyAreCompaniesForcingRTO #WhatIsTheFutureOfRemoteWork #HowToGetPromotedInProcurement #HowToImproveEmployeeEngagement #RebuildProcurementPodcast #TomFinn #AlanVeeck Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rebuild-procurement-podcast/id1768130877 Amazon Music music.amazon.com/podcasts/4269f220-cf02-42d6-8ddf-4a8f10274d3f/rebuild-procurement-podcast Spotify open.spotify.com/show/0WfZWoXNpyYr7raEgdUXrN+ Send us Fan Mail Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rebuild-procurement-podcast/id1768130877 Amazon Music music.amazon.com/podcasts/4269f220-cf02-42d6-8ddf-4a8f10274d3f/rebuild-procurement-podcast Spotify open.spotify.com/show/0WfZWoXNpyYr7raEgdUXrN