circumstances of the office; office situation
Refers to the particular conditions, constraints, or internal affairs of a workplace or official office. Often used when explaining why a decision was made or why something cannot be done.
Due to office circumstances, we will close early today.
Because of internal office matters, we cannot accept this request.
Compound of 所 (しょ, 'office' or 'place') and 事情 (じじょう, 'circumstances'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from its components.