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Because people are sick of going into an office only to be less productive.
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Decades of studies prove that open office plans make workers less productive. Want to know one of the main reasons why most of us are more productive working from home? Because we all finally have offices.
(I also save almost $500/month on needless commuting costs)
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I think it’s because remote work means that people can do more work in the same amount of time with greater flexibility, and less time wasted on a commute. The price of human connection depends greatly on the culture of the agency. Bc some can be so toxic. I do think certain meetings are better in person.
It’s really annoying. Maybe for some companies and positions remote works but not across the board. I’m on the production company side. 20+ years. Producers, AP’s, coordinators, accounts etc working in-person is more effective. Hiring them now with that on the table is a big challenge.
Their “advocating for themselves” but it’s actually not better for their career. When I think about all the things I’ve learned in this field so much was gained by listening to others and talking outside of scheduled meetings. Great work took long hours together. You’re just not getting that by scheduling zooms.
Editors and post? Maybe they can stay home. It’s different. We can still allow for in-person edits but listening to our agency friends it sounds like they won’t be so inclined to attend in-person edits since they’d have to put on pants and leave the house.
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Lol. It's funny that you think:
a) that lunch downtown only costs $15. I'm going for a team breakfast next week and the menu starts at $18. Add coffee, sides, and a tip and it's not a cheap thing.
b) that the younger employees (in particular) can afford to pay for lunch.
c) that I wouldn't eat with people who are "different from me". The fact that you haven't encountered this issue in your past seems to indicate that you are the person who is lacking diversity in your workplace. We find other ways though, like a picnic during the summer where we brown-bag our lunches.
As for text chat vs calling, well, bit of a generational divide there as well. For many under 40, calling when chat is an option is considered rude, especially without scheduling the call. In my over 20 years of work, I don't think that I've had to use my telephone more than 2 or 3 times a year. Almost always with vendors who have not adapted to the times. When I got this job, I wasn't even given a phone or phone number.
But I'm still curious, what does "listening and collaborating with people outside of scheduled meetings" look like in your world? Is it just business lunches (at the employees expense?). Water cooler talk?
did you actually do any sort of evaluation on the pros and cons of remote versus onsite collaboration? or is your opinion subjective?
As somebody who was born into a third world country, I myself am in favor of a hybrid workspace. If you may ask why? mainly because of the wasted time and money during your transit from home to office and back. Pre-pandemic, I've spent most of my time on the road, than in the office due to the horrific traffic.
Not only is it a hassle to commute, it's also not viable money-wise especially when this inflation situation made things worse. Wasting money and time is most probably their initial and primary concern.
I for one, thinks that your interviewees' concerns are legit.
Try to practice compassion also while interviewing, be in their shoes. They may have their personal reasons why they do not agree with you. Be humane as possible when dealing with fellow human beings.
I currently work in a hybrid work arrangement and it suits me just fine, without the hassles of fumbling from home to office hurriedly. Hope that helps clarify things.
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