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I think Elon is on the wrong side of history on this one. According to data from Kastle Systems [1], back to work has stalled at between 50-60% of pre-pandemic
by ttul 3y ago
I think Elon is on the wrong side of history on this one. According to data from Kastle Systems [1], back to work has stalled at between 50-60% of pre-pandemic levels. Even outside of tech, at best, companies are forcing workers back 2-3 days per week. The WSJ reported yesterday on the fire sale conditions in the commercial property market, with buildings selling for 30-80% lower prices than in 2019, leading to intensely lower leasing rates on new space.
If you have to work in a lab with special equipment, I can see needing to go in to work. But if your job is at a keyboard, what’s the point, precisely? People are more productive at home once they get things set up properly, which I think has largely happened by now.
[1] https://www.kastle.com/safety-wellness/getting-america-back-to-work/ https://www.kastle.com/safety-wellness/getting-america-back-...
- sharemywin 3y agoespecially if your team isn't even in the same building. Also if you want to people to put their 40 hours a week regardless of what work you want done then pay them by the hour.
- ttul 3y agoOh yes, like my friend at Amazon who tells me he goes into the office (as required) only to sit in a booth and talk to other people who also work for Amazon in other buildings.