Of course productivity plunges when people return to offices. The #1 reason are incompetent middle managers who doesn’t know how to manage people without const

Of course productivity plunges when people return to offices. The #1 reason are incompetent middle managers who doesn’t know how to manage people without constantly interrupting them with endless BS meetings and unnecessary status reporting. There are companies where 80% of developer time is spent in meetings. Another reason is that people are now exposed to arrogant and toxic co-workers who will drain your soul by their mere presence. A toxic manager/co-worker can easily destroy your motivation.