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Kathy Chow
Toronto-based writer whose work appears in well-known publications and author of the Walrus essay 'Welcome Back to the Office. You Won’t Get Anything Done.', offering commentary on workplace culture and return-to-office mandates.
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Jan 23, 2026
• 21min
What's the real reason you're being forced back to the office?
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Kathy Chow, a Toronto-based writer known for her critiques on workplace culture, dives into the real motivations behind return-to-office mandates. She argues that these policies prioritize managerial control over productivity, despite research favoring remote work. The conversation highlights the disproportionate impact of RTO on women and the frustrating realities of office conditions. They also discuss how suburban businesses and traffic patterns are affected, while exploring how workers resist these mandates, raising important questions about modern workplace dynamics.
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