- A study published in March found narcissistic leaders are more likely to resist remote work because it interferes with their motivations for power and status.
- The research, conducted by Wharton School researchers over six years, involved three studies with over 1,000 executives and supervisors.
- Narcissism was the only factor consistently predicting leaders' objections to remote work across all three studies.
- Despite return-to-office mandates, hybrid work remains common globally, with significant percentages of employees working remotely in the US, UK, Ireland, and Australia.
- Evidence shows hybrid work (two to three days in office) improves job satisfaction and retention without harming productivity or financial performance.