Smart Strategy

In late 2022, the first Big Law firm imposed a stern return-to-office mandate, tying office attendance to compensation for associates. In the coming months, more than a half dozen large firms have followed suit, cracking down on largely ignored return-to-office policies in a stated attempt to curb dwindling engagement and reignite connection. Yet one can't help but ponder: "In what instance has forcing an individual to engage in an activity compelled them to excitement for it?"