Employment isn't just about work output, it's also about availability. To me this means 'butts in seats' will never disappear, because when you agree to an sta

Employment isn't just about work output, it's also about availability. To me this means 'butts in seats' will never disappear, because when you agree to an standard employment contract, you are generally agreeing to be available at the employer's location. There's a reason it's called human resources. The human is a bit like a tool lying in a toolbox. Even if if the tool is not being used all the time, there is an advantage in keeping it available for when it is needed.