The Truth About WFH: Gen Z Reality vs. Executive Expectation

Does working from home boost genuine productivity, or is it eroding collaboration and organisational trust? In this episode of our cross-generational series, Purpose in Progress, a university executive leader (father) and an early-career corporate professional (son) dive into one of today’s most contentious debates: remote work, return-to-office (RTO) policies, and what each generation actually values in the workplace. From the financial realities of commuting to the hidden trade-offs of digital isolation, we move past the simplistic label of "lazy vs. inflexible" to uncover what it really takes to build high-trust teams. Join the Discussion • Do you produce better, higher-quality work in the office or from home? • If you are in leadership, what is your biggest hesitation with full remote work? • If you are early in your career, what do you feel you gain (or lose) by not being on-site? Share your perspective in the comments below! Subscribe to Professor Purpose for ongoing, honest conversations bridging the divide between leadership, parenting, and the next generation. #WorkFromHome #WFH #FutureOfWork #GenerationalDivide #GenZ #CorporateCulture #Leadership #Management #HybridWork #ProfessorPurpose