Refers to the practice of bringing workers back to traditional offices from remote or hybrid work arrangements, so that managers can better signal their dominance in the corporate pecking order and can showcase their status and contributions better when employees are working onsite. The concept is founded in the world of peacocking, where male peacocks display their vibrant plumage to curry attention and attract mates.

There are some trends indicating that the days of corporate peacocking may end in the future because:

• Office leases, especially in downtown cities, will expire and convert to apartments.
• Industries will adapt to emerging technology and geopolitics.
• Self-organized teams will need fewer show-offs to demonstrate their value (value can be displayed digitally).