The Productivity Mirage: Why RTO Isn't Fixing What Leaders Think It Is

HR leaders are caught in the middle of rising productivity pressure in 2026. Executives are demanding visible performance gains, while employees report rising burnout, uncertainty, and disconnection. In response, many organizations are doubling down on return-to-office mandates, equating presence with productivity and hoping pressure will produce results.

Seramount’s latest research reveals why this approach keeps missing the mark. The real challenge isn’t where work happens—it’s how organizations define, measure, and enable performance in the first place.

Join this 30-minute research reveal for a first look at how HR leaders can reset the productivity conversation.

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January 22, 2026

12:00–12:30 PM ET

In this session, we'll examine:

Why many organizations are misdiagnosing the productivity problem
How RTO-driven assumptions quietly skew productivity metrics and decision-making
What actually enables sustained performance in hybrid teams, and how to measure it

You’ll leave with a clearer framework for identifying hidden friction, rebuilding alignment, and measuring output in ways that motivate your workforce.