The belief that workers are more productive in-office runs counter to corporate America's efforts to be inclusive, but it could be a factor in more companies nudging employees to return to the office, according to a survey released Thursday.

Today's managers need a coaching mindset if they want to meet the L&D demands of their workforce.

But to reap the rewards from this relationship, ditch the 100-page RFP document and embrace public acknowledgement of the partnership, said HR Tech Conference Virtual keynoter Dr. Thomas Otter.