<ul><li>Employees resist return-to-office mandates through "coffee badging," where they briefly show up, have coffee, chat, and leave as a form of protest.</li><li>Employees are hesitant to return due to time and money concerns, coupled with companies needing to improve office environments for increased appeal.</li><li>Coffee badging may strain work culture, causing resentment among colleagues and hindering efforts to foster a supportive workplace.</li><li>Career expert Greg Giangrande advises against coffee badging, suggesting employers will likely notice and not accept it as a valid form of attendance.</li></ul>

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