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Were the teams really functioning "just as well?' Really? I hear a lot of employees complaining that they were "more productive" handling their work assignments from the comfort of their home computer and cellphone. The objective data contradicts that perception. Yes, it is about control. The company pays its employees to work a set number of hours and achieve a certain level of productivity and quality. Having subordinates in close proximity to senior co-workers and managers helps those employees do their job better, resolve difficult issues and stay on task without interference from a spouse demanding dinner, a child wanting you to play catch or dolls, etc. I understand that working in an office may involve an hour or two hours of commute time for which you are not paid--directly. Rest assured, that time is factored into your pay, whether it is per-hour or salaried.
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I get what you’re saying, but I respectfully disagree. A lot of people have proven they can be just as productive, if not more, working from home. Without the constant distractions from peers, office chit-chat, or unnecessary meetings, it’s often easier to stay focused and get deep work done. Being in the office can be great for collaboration, but remote work also offers flexibility that helps people manage their time better. I think it really comes down to the type of work and what helps each person do their best.
I think you're right that a lot of it is about trust. When you see prominent people like Jamie Dimon denouncing remote workers and pretty much calling them cheats, that shows how little trust upper management has in its own workers. In fairness, I think there is a lot to be said for people working in the same space, there's a lot of learning through osmosis that can't be replicated remotely. But a lot of the debate really does relate to the issue of trust.
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Totally agreed! The trust issue is hard to ignore. And you’re right, there’s definitely value in learning through osmosis when people share a space. But it’s frustrating when leadership assumes remote workers aren’t putting in the effort, instead of focusing on actual results. Trust should go both ways.