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Boffins peg narcissistic leadership as the real driver behind 'return to office' demands
A study by Professor Adam Grant and colleagues suggests narcissistic leaders resist remote work to maintain authority and status, framing 'return to office' demands as a power play rather than a productivity measure. The research, involving Fortune 500 leaders, claims remote work opposition stems from a desire for reverence and control, not collaboration or culture.
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