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The workplace in 2026: Many workers unhappy being in the office

Feb 26, 2026·Culture

The focus on worker unhappiness misses the larger strategic reversal being driven by tech and finance giants. Their mandates are creating a new fault line in the labor market, splitting firms between those demanding office presence and those offering flexibility. The critical question is how this divergence will reshape the competition for talent and productivity.

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