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🎙️ Corporate Baggage Podcast

Episode 4: Office Mandates: Opportunity or Manipulation?

Hosts: Whitney Siders & Catie Campbell

📄 Episode Summary:

Welcome back to Corporate Baggage, where we help you unpack, repack, and lighten the load of corporate life. In this episode, Whitney Siders and Catie Campbell dig deep into one of today’s most controversial workplace topics: Return-to-Office (RTO) mandates.

Are office mandates a legitimate opportunity for professional growth or a thinly veiled form of manipulation? We explore how companies are using promotions and exits to enforce RTO policies and the impact these decisions have on trust, loyalty, and employee engagement.

Catie and Whitney share real-life stories, practical advice for employees navigating new policies, and the leadership perspective on retaining top talent amidst shifting workplace expectations.

💡 Key Topics Discussed:

• The hidden agendas behind RTO mandates
• Promotions vs. Threats: When requirements become ultimatums
• How return-to-office policies impact employee trust and loyalty
• Navigating the power dynamics between corporations and employees
• Strategies for employees to advocate for themselves and stand out
• The ripple effect of disengagement and high turnover
• The role of leaders in rebuilding trust and maintaining morale

✨ Why You Should Listen:

• You’ll get candid insights from experts with nearly 40 years of combined experience coaching Fortune 500 companies.
• Learn how to adapt if your promotion hinges on an RTO policy.
• Discover the leadership strategies essential for navigating today’s evolving workplace.
• Understand the broader impact of corporate decisions on culture, retention, and productivity.

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📝 Episode Quote to Remember:

"Companies want loyalty, but they aren’t thinking about the trade-offs. Trust is the currency of the workplace, and RTO mandates are testing that trust more than ever." --Catie Campbell