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In and of itself? No, not really. But in my case, I've got in-person access to coworkers, drinks+snacks, a nicer desk and work area than I have space for at hom
by khedoros1 10y ago
In and of itself? No, not really. But in my case, I've got in-person access to coworkers, drinks+snacks, a nicer desk and work area than I have space for at home, occasional catered food and social events, etc. So I feel like it's a perk in my situation, even if it isn't in someone else's.
- toomuchtodo 10y agoWould you not say then that employees who opt in to going to an office should make less then? As they're costing their employer significantly more than a remote worker.
- khedoros1 10y agoIt's easier to quantify the costs than the benefits, IMO. I think it's easier to collaborate when I'm sitting right next to my coworkers. I think it's reasonable to say that it saves 30 minutes a day for each employee on the team. So, for costs: a couple bucks a day in drinks, the floorspace I take up, electricity, climate control, etc. Benefits: increased communication efficiency, mental separation between home and work, and fewer work-irrelevant distractions. It's not clear to me whether the pros outweigh the cons or not.