Research indicates that bosses' resistance to remote work often stems from ego and a thirst for control, not just business needs. A Wharton School paper, "Worship me at the office altar," found narcissism reliably predicts opposition to working from home. Remote work deprives egocentric leaders of "narcissistic supply" and traditional status symbols, making them feel less powerful. Mandating the return-to-office is a way for threatened bosses to reassert dominance and reclaim power lost during the pandemic. This debate transcends location; it's fundamentally about who holds power in the corporate landscape.