The Big Five Podcast Corporate Canada wants you to get back to the office. Plus: The government department that’s going to see massive cuts.
Jul 29, 2025
Elias Makos chats with Meeker Guerrier, a sharp commentator at Noovo and RDS, and high school teacher Catherine Hogan, about Corporate Canada's push for a full return to the office. They dissect the implications of Rogers' mandate for in-person work and the potential divide among employees. The conversation shifts to significant budget cuts impacting Women and Gender Equality Canada, raising concerns about ongoing challenges for women in the workforce. They also tackle the intersection of sports gambling with political campaigning, emphasizing the need for stricter regulations.
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Hybrid Work Model Benefits
- Forcing employees back five days a week seems like a step backward post-pandemic.
- Hybrid work models reduce costs and improve work-life balance, making them more forward-thinking.
Why Companies Demand Office Return
- Companies want employees back full time partly due to costly long-term office leases.
- Employers value in-person presence for productivity, control, and team building.
Output Over Office Hours
- Work productivity should be measured by output, not by hours or physical presence.
- Trusting employees to complete tasks flexibly improves work-life balance and outcomes.