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WFH is a fad. Employees cannot be trusted to work from home. Convince me I'm wrong. Check out Freakonomics Radio podcast ep. 464 - Will Work-from-Home Work Forever? https://listen.stitcher.com/yvap/?af_dp=stitcher://episode/200225904&af_web_dp=https://www.stitcher.com/episode/200225904&deep_link_value=stitcher://episode/200225904
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Chris Rufkahr (she/her) I am actually pro-WFH. I believe many companies are going to suffer due to C-Suite members and other Executives refusal to adapt to the new environment. A candidate for a position with a company that doesn't offer WFH isn't just turned of by the lack of a WFH option, they're also turned off by the mentality of leadership who decide WFH is t going to be offered. Only a very backwards thinking, highly traditional mindset favors 40 hours a week in the office.
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James Neumann Anyone who doesn’t think that WFH is here to stay is the same kind of person who thought the Internet or cell phones were going to be a flash in the pan. It’s been in the pipeline at a ton of jobs for decades but the pandemic was the first time it was attempted on a massive scale. It’s not necessarily good for workers (unless your job is paying for your phone, Internet, computer, desk, chair, etc.) because a lot of the costs of working from home are on the employees. But it helps with balance.
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paige kleckner Exactly. 2020 was a major change in our culture. WFH was adapted because of this change. It’s definitely not going away, but also the success of WFH depends on the company and employee.
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Amanda Heiserman People who can’t trust their employees to WFH are the same people you don’t want to work for - didn’t they hire you because you could do a job well?
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Ishani Trzaska I couldn’t agree more. It gives vibes that scream, “I don’t know how to evolve and lead in this world.” Evolution is fundamental business—those who don’t evolve with the times are eventually going to get weeded out. Plus, it never fails to amaze me how people have such strong opinions that directly oppose scientific fact. We’ve already seen that having the option to work from home can improve wellness and overall quality of life, as well as effectiveness in one’s job.
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Gayle Crampton @ishani_trzaska thank you! It's also far, far better for the environment. Not for everyone, but for those of us who enjoy it, it's a perfect idea.
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Hannah Judith This is my thing. If your corporation is doing better by having WFH employees. Why would you change that? I get it if tge work environment can't shift depending on what your work is such as the case restaurants or hospitals but if its just sitting in a computer all day long. Save money that could go into making your comlany better by getting rid of office space. Or keep the office space for major meetings with clients or coworkers, projects, or even as an optional working space
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Jacquelynne AB As a medical worker in the trenches, no shift to work at home being entertained … but boy from middle managers on up we hear daily “Suzy working from home today”. So those saying it won’t work for others are sure loving it for themselves! While those “in house” are still held to unrealistic tardy/absence policies.
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Kyle Meeks (he/she/they/it) Folks, when your bosses and managers show you that they do not care about you and are willing to throw your human dignity and quality of life under the bus just so they can exert more control over your life and maybe squeeze out a couple drops more of your labor and blood, BELIEVE THEM. Unionize your workplace. Share your salary info with coworkers. Silence on this topic only serves your bosses' interests. They work hard to find the lowest amount they can get you to settle for. UNIONIZE. Yes, even your middle class office job. Your boss needs you more than you need them, and they work hard to convince you it's the other way around.
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