I think it's going to be 3 days in the office 2 at home in the long run and your work section has to be in the office the same day at least once a week.
I can't imagine that I will ever return to work in the office. Working remotely is a freedom for me. No matter where you are, you just need a laptop and the Internet. In general, it's great that now you can make good money without getting out of bed. I have several ways to make money and they all just need the internet. First, it's my job as a motion designer, I'm a freelancer and second, it's my hobby-work - sports betting here https://oddsdigger.com/au/bowls .
Just lost a valued team member this week - the reason? Our current employer won't let him continue to work remotely post pandemic, insisting on a 60% return to the office. He has now moved on for a higher salary and a 100% remote offering.
Without providing any context it is impossible to whether your employer was being reasonable or not.
I would seem to me that this "valued team member" would have moved on anyway for the "far higher salary".
Unfortunately, I do know the precise details and the remote workwas the deciding factor - in fact it was the only reason he started looking for a new role at all - they would have stayed with the current employer if they matched the 100% WFH - sign of the times
That would have been an extraordinary decision given that the pay was so much less.
Who said the pay was so much less? you have misquoted what I said above.
But let's not distract from the key issue, flexibility in the place of work is now a major issue when trying to attract and retain staff.
BBC News - Why a wide-scale return to the office is a myth
Misleading headline, click bait,
The CSO have just released the results of a large survey carried out in Nov 2021 on the topic of WFH
Further detail is linked below, go through the "Chapters" on the right of the linked page
Infographic with summary info
Some of the stats
Various news reports on the topic
The future is remote.
A hybrid model seems by far the most likely combination going forward for the majority of workers. The survey would appear to align with that view. The definition of hybrid will be key though.
I am and will be fully remote in my company as I'm the only one in EMEA that does my job and I never want to see the inside of an office again fk that
Has anyone seen any mention of remote working in any public job ads yet. I haven't, nothing. I had a look at an ad for Data Analyst in the Local Gov. Management Agency which I thought might be one that would allow remote working. Job spec mentions the office in Dublin but nothing at all about the prospect of remote work. Money starts at 44k. Would this be an example of the type of role where suitable and good candidates are likely to dismiss it out of hand unless they get at least hybrid work.
I think until DPER come up with their final plan, it would be too risky for a department to commit to anything in a job posting.
Just dropping a link to this thread here: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058228627/your-must-have-wfh-equipment
The OP has been told they're only allowed in the office 2 days/month. So they'll need to provide a suitable workspace for the rest of the month. Nothing optional about it: if their home isn't suitable, they need to make it suitable.
And this is an employer who says "We've given you a laptop already, it has a keyboard and mouse, you don't need others."
There will be winners and losers in the WFH equation. Likely more losers than many people expect.
Yeah but to quote the OP's response to you in that thread "Only allowed unless pre arranged, as in there'll be an expected two days a month attendance".
If there is an issue with their set up then they should probably "pre-arrange" it, ie: tell their manager their home isn't suitable for WFH.
Interesting read...
I honestly couldn't care less about being provided a laptop/PC and workspace, just let me WFH 100% of the time and I'll splash out on setting my won place up to be far nicer than they'd probably be willing to provide since I'd justify the expense as I'd be there every day for years and want the comfort
If it comes down to this kind of thing being an issue for some employers - not wanting to pay for WFH and office spaces - I'd actually support some kind of clause where employees can agree to sign off on looking after their own workspaces at home
Totally agree. The benefits of remote work / wfh are so massive that I'd happily furnish an entire office space in my house so as to avoid commuting.
And to hell with those who don't have the physical space...
Don't be so inconsiderate!
Those without the space will be able to use HQ's or hubs. How can you show such disregard for your fellow workers?
And who will pay for them to use hubs?
Employer / Govt / themselves?
any idea?
So just because someone can't avail of something, nobody should be able to?
that certainly seems to be the view of many here and on the WFH megathread
If this is referring to me, it is untrue.
I was being provocative, to show how others were taking the "I'm all right Jack" attitude. Availability of WFH should not depend on the ability of the employee to pay for furniture or to pay running costs of light and heat.
Successful non-co-located working requires high levels of reading comprehension. People's inability to correctly ascertain the meaning of AndrewJRenko's statement is actually a strong argument against long-term off-site working.
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