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So anyone else had enough of WFH?
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I've been doing it for quite a few years and not been into an office for over 2 years now. Mentally tough at times, but not as tough as a tulip train with twice as many people as seats twice a day. No good if you are a young un.Comment
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Like others I love WFH not having to travel and stay in a hotel is bliss, not forgetting quality time with the family. If anything I'm flourishing in lockdown even though many people are struggling with the current restrictions.In Scooter we trustComment
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WFH.
Saves a lot of people a lot of time, that they can spend instead exercising, with family, relaxing, doing hobbies etc
Saves a lot of money for many people.
Reduces pollution and congestion.
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Originally posted by elsergiovolador View PostI feel better than ever thanks to WFH.
I never understood the concept of having to travel to office. Most people sit by the desk whole day and only occasionally chat to each other. If you think about, the whole public transport infrastructure has been created only so that you can chat to colleagues from time to time. That was invented when there was no internet and real-time communication with multiple people at the same time was difficult to be done remotely.
People I know who love to come to office are those who live with an abusive partner or have young kids and control freaks. This is their escape or dopamine.
I think offices should be transformed into some sort of shelters, where people who can't work from home could find space and on-site therapist.Comment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostWFH.
Saves a lot of people a lot of time, that they can spend instead exercising, with family, relaxing, doing hobbies etc
Saves a lot of money for many people.
Reduces pollution and congestion.
In Scooter we trustComment
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Originally posted by The Spartan View PostI'm hoping companies will adapt and this will become the new norm in terms of working, the effect it's had on lowering pollution has been fantastic.
It's been the right thing to do for a long time and it actually makes the most business sense. Most companies just either didn't know how to do it from a systems/management/communications pov without loss of productivity or they didn't understand the benefits.
I think the fact they have been forced to figure it out from an operational point of view solved one of the major problems. Hopefully they will understand the benefits. One of which is this is a no-cost benefit to employees that makes them more attractive as an employer, actually can reduce costs if done correctly.
Besides the benefits to the business it's also beneficial to society as you mentioned but I'm sure most business owners care less about that. I am sure at least a couple big corps will take advantage of the PR around this virus and the awareness of environmental impact and will push out a marketing campaign about how green they are and how they are doing the right thing by keeping their employees at home to save the planet. I'm sure it'll be done purely for commercial aspects but who cares if the benefit to society is real. Would be great if it was a catalyst for other companies to follow suit.
I could see it happening, or not. Who knows.Comment
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Originally posted by jayn200 View PostYeah I agree.
It's been the right thing to do for a long time and it actually makes the most business sense. Most companies just either didn't know how to do it from a systems/management/communications pov without loss of productivity or they didn't understand the benefits.
I think the fact they have been forced to figure it out from an operational point of view solved one of the major problems. Hopefully they will understand the benefits. One of which is this is a no-cost benefit to employees that makes them more attractive as an employer, actually can reduce costs if done correctly.
Besides the benefits to the business it's also beneficial to society as you mentioned but I'm sure most business owners care less about that. I am sure at least a couple big corps will take advantage of the PR around this virus and the awareness of environmental impact and will push out a marketing campaign about how green they are and how they are doing the right thing by keeping their employees at home to save the planet. I'm sure it'll be done purely for commercial aspects but who cares if the benefit to society is real. Would be great if it was a catalyst for other companies to follow suit.
I could see it happening, or not. Who knows.In Scooter we trustComment
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