Consider This from NPR What Is The Future Of Remote Work?
Sep 4, 2023
Anne Helen Petersen, a culture writer and author of 'Out of Office', explores the evolving landscape of remote work. She discusses the shift back to in-person jobs as companies push for office returns, while many employees still prefer the flexibility of remote arrangements. Petersen highlights the complexities of maintaining work-life balance and the need for open dialogue between employees and management. The conversation dives into the future of work culture, challenging the notion that remote work is a thing of the past.
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Layoffs and Remote Work
- Roxana Garcia-Espejo, a Microsoft trainer, valued the flexibility of remote work while caring for her parents.
- After layoffs, she struggles to find remote work and considers in-person jobs.
Remote Work Assumptions
- Many assumed remote work would be permanent after the pandemic.
- This ignored management styles and the preference of some for in-office work.
Flexibility in Work
- Current work culture emphasizes flexibility in work location and hours.
- Some employers still require partial in-office presence, causing conflict with relocated employees.
