Why They Want Work From Home To End
Companies say return to office is about culture. Follow the money and it looks a lot more like real estate.
In this video, I look at why the push to end work from home is happening. The research shows real benefits from remote work, for productivity, for people with disabilities and chronic conditions, and for pollution. On the other side sit empty office towers and commercial real estate losses that someone has to pay for.
So will we fight for it, or give it up?
Chapters
- 0:00Introduction
- 0:16The evolution of WFH
- 1:00Positive WFH narrative
- 1:53The narrative shift
- 3:43Real estate connection
- 6:12Profits vs productivity
- 8:37Conclusion and wrap-up
Question for you
Has your employer called you back to the office? What reason did they give?
Share your experience in the commentsReferences
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The Perks Of Working From Home
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Retail Profits During Pandemic
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Office Vacancy Rate And Work From Home
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