102 - Navigating The Return To Office - The Manager’s Role in Smooth Transition

2025-03-18

Return-to-office policies are in full swing, and managers are feeling the pressure. How do you balance flexibility with performance? How do you ensure your team stays engaged—without drowning them in meetings? In this episode, Marcey Rader shares practical, tactical strategies to lead your team through the transition. Key Takeaways: ✅ Shift from tracking hours to tracking impact ✅ Avoid meeting overload with Focus or Design Days & No-Meeting Mornings ✅ Implement ...

Return-to-office policies are in full swing, and managers are feeling the pressure. How do you balance flexibility with performance? How do you ensure your team stays engaged—without drowning them in meetings? In this episode, Marcey Rader shares practical, tactical strategies to lead your team through the transition.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Shift from tracking hours to tracking impact

✅ Avoid meeting overload with Focus or Design Days & No-Meeting Mornings

✅ Implement structured flexibility without losing control

✅ Ensure fair visibility for remote and hybrid employees

Resources Mentioned:

Reclaim Your Workday: Sustainable Productivity Strategies for the New World of Work – www.reclaimyourworkday.com

Powered Path Program: www.helloraderco.com/playbook

Case Studies:

Blueprint Medicines - www.helloraderco.com/blueprint-medicines-case-study

Cook Wealth - www.helloraderco.com/cook-wealth-summary

Connect with Marcey – www.helloraderco.com

Next Episode Teaser:

Next, we’re tackling company-wide strategies for a seamless RTO transition—what’s working, what’s failing, and how businesses can retain top talent in this new work environment.

Listen now and lead with confidence!

About Marcey Rader:

Marcey Rader is a multi-certified health, productivity, and digital wellness strategist, award-winning global speaker, and four-time author. As the founder of RaderCo, she and her expert team help leaders banish burnout and keep great employees through coaching, consulting, speaking, and training.

Learn more: helloraderco.com

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