Bad bosses insist that work comes first. They reward workaholism and punish outside interests. Good bosses support balance. They encourage nights & weekends off. Great bosses expect people to put loved ones above their jobs. They forbid missing important family events for work.

Hey managers: It's not the office we're avoiding. It's the clear costs and unclear benefits of leaving home. People are happy to show up when the pros outweigh the cons. Make commuting and childcare less expensive, collaboration more predictable, and distractions more escapable.