Why We Can’t Stop Talking About Remote Work Nearly Six Years Later

Why we can’t stop talking about remote work nearly six years later

Nearly six years after the pandemic prompted a new remote work era, return to office battles are back in the news, from Instagram chief Adam Mosseri saying he wants everyone in the office five days a week to The New York Times declaring that Gen Z suddenly wants a hybrid work schedule. (We’ve known that for a while.) As we head into 2026, expect more such headlines as other companies—including Paramount, Truist, and now Kroger—push new five-day …

Kroger Ends Hybrid Work, Mandates Full-Time RTO

Kroger is requiring employees to return to the office five days per week beginning January 2, 2026.