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You need to approach senior management, and press them on what their plan is. Why aren't they already transitioning to remote work? Is there a timeline in plac
by dcolkitt 7y ago
You need to approach senior management, and press them on what their plan is.
Why aren't they already transitioning to remote work? Is there a timeline in place? What are their criteria about what would trigger WFH? What about employees with elderly family members at home? Do they have the necessary systems in place to support a fully remote staff?
It's very likely that management has simply avoided thinking about the topic entirely. If the employees press them for a concrete action plan, then that at least prompts them to start engaging in objective analysis.
- jmkni 7y agoYeah. It's a massive multinational company, so I'm sure they're thinking about it. Technically no barriers to working from home (I do it every Friday), tempted to just start doing it every day, but would rather they made a formal decision on it first.
- toasterlovin 7y agoWhat happens if you just tell them you’re doing it, rather than ask for permission?
- alkonaut 7y agoYeah “tell, don’t ask” is good advice for both OO design and office communication. If you ask, a manager will always consider whether they will need to ask someone else about it.
- dx034 7y agoYou can also take a softer approach and tell the manager your concern and say you would work from home for safety reasons unless they absolutely require you to be there. That way you didn't give an order to your boss and can still go home.
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