Silence of the leadership regarding the remote / hybrid model of working

I do not understand why the leadership does not firmly outlines the company's policy in regards to working remotely or in a hybrid model. We are receiving mixed indecisive demands that sometimes are not married to the reality on the ground. For instance, if all of my team is based around the globe, what is the rationale to ask me to report to office to collaborate? I literally see almost noone in the building throughout the working day.

From WSJ:

The future of remote
WSJ: What’s the future of remote work now that many employers are trying to return people to the office—sometimes claiming home workers are less productive—and remote workers often are the first to get laid off?

FREEMAN: Yes, remote workers are less likely to be promoted and more likely to be laid off. But remote workers save, say, one hour a day in commuting, which is worth a lot to them, and firms can save large sums on big office buildings.


I agree new hires should be in the workplace for a while to learn the ropes and that the movement to hybrid can be optimal—three or four days at home and one or two at work.

The evidence on productivity is very mixed. Some employers say workers are not as productive. Others say they are. Workers themselves generally say they are more productive. We do not know the best ways for HR or unions or management to deal with remote workers. But I anticipate that American business and workers will learn ways to make remote work more efficient over time with new technologies, and that the savings from commuting and offices will show up in worker income as well as profits.