Thrive? That sounds like commie talk! Get 'em back in the office ASAP

I used to work for 4 years from home. My productivity went down, I was distracted all the time. I would never do that.

If those politicians could read, they would be very angry.

The article, at least, doesn’t seem to try to define or measure “productivity”. Well no shit people are going to be happier not being forced to go somewhere for some period of time five days a week.

Am I happier working from home, or having the choice to do so? Sure. Their data strongly backs that. Do I actually get my work done equally well? For me personally yes but anecdotally group decision-making in remote contexts is much slower.

The research here is ultimately pointless, because it drives zero action to the people who would be deciding WFH policy who are making that choice based on business goals, not personal goals. It might inform politicians if they’re driving policy to promote remote work, but without data about productivity tradeoff or lack thereof, there’s no informed decision to make.

If those politicians capitalists could read, they would be very angry.

Sounds like a you problem.

Right?! I agree with the vibe, but I was hoping for more detail, a link to the study, etc… But the article just ends with this incredibly vague statement and no sources:

“This article is based on verified sources and supported by editorial technologies.”

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Sorry, I’m your opposing data point. Very productive from home! We cancel each other out statistically.

Ruling class, resoundingly: “we don’t care.”

I have worked from home for four years as well. Because I have self control, it has been amazing. It sounds like you need a babysitter, not a job.

I personally am less productive working from home because I have so many half finished personal projects to distract me.

But how would my boss and project manager continue to make my life miserable? It would take away all their power over me. They wouldn’t be able to manipulate me into submission anymore. I would be my own person and not an empty shell that can be shaped into whatever they want. I’m sorry but it just seems unreasonable to work from home and be happy.

Those studies have already been done, this is yet another study with the same outcomes. People are happier and more productive working hybrid and WFH.

3 New Studies End Debate Over Effectiveness Of Hybrid And Remote Work

Three new studies highlight that workers in remote office environments are experiencing benefits to their physical and mental health.

Forbes (www.forbes.com)

Two studies in early 2022 validated the views of remote/hybrid work advocates. Research from Owl Labs found that remote and hybrid employees were 22% happier than workers in an onsite office environment and stayed in their jobs longer. Plus, remote workers had less stress, more focus and were more productive than when they toiled in the office. Working from home led to better work/life balance and was more beneficial for the physical and mental well-being of employees.

Now the actual results will vary from person to person and some jobs require some level of in person interaction for a variety of reasons including personal preferences for communication.

That’s exactly why the oligarchs want to shut it down. If ordinary people thrive, they will be less easy to control and farm for wealth. They want us desperate until we’re dead. Value should flow from us, not to us.

If those politicians capitalists could read, they would be very angry still not care.

Me too. Seriously hit my mental health because I was feeling so isolated. Even just two days a week from the office was better, the best for me personally is 4 days in the office, one or half from home.

My criticism towards most WFH set ups is that it erodes the unity of workers, making it easier for managers to pick on them. You end up knowing your coworkers less and therefore working less as a team.

• again, my personal experience.

I prefer working from my office. I don’t want everyone to be forced, however.

I like my colleagues, my boss is nice and we collaborate better together on site.

However, if I didn’t like my colleagues or my boss I would probably want to work from home full time. Or if I had an expensive or time consuming commute (10-15 min bicycle ride currently)

A bit harsh maybe on someone for enjoying to work in a different way than you?

There are always exceptions, including people who can’t manage their time and those that don’t have an adequate setup to work from home. We have an option to work from home several days a week but some people want to go into the office because it is a break from home or they don’t have a dedicated workspace and typing at the dining room table doesn’t work for them.

The big thing is that for those that can WFH successfully it is a huge positive for both happiness and productivity, and not having it as an option is a negative for them.