The only dim silver lining here is that non-executive employees will have a clear(er) understanding and legibility of their status within the organization. Thi

The only dim silver lining here is that non-executive employees will have a clear(er) understanding and legibility of their status within the organization. This signal is typically pretty valuable beause it gives those who are allowed to work remotely the understanding that they possess a unique and currently difficult-to-replace skillset. Conversely, those on the other side of the invisible divide (i.e. deemed replaceable or non-essential) will also realize that they should either start developing a difficult-to-replace skillset within the eyes of the company, or seek other employment even if they end up moving to San Mateo.