Subj : Re: Back to work
To   : Adept
From : Blue White
Date : Thu Jan 19 2023 16:36:33

-=> Adept wrote to claw <=-

 Ad> I wonder if your company is looking to reduce labor costs.

They told us our labor costs went down while we were remote.  People took
fewer sick days so they were working more, among other things.

 Ad> If people leave because they're unwilling or unable to go back to the
 Ad> office, then the company can do layoffs without having to pay
 Ad> severance, and it's not like commuting costs are paid for by the
 Ad> employer, outside of business trips.

There is also that.

 Ad> But I know higher-ups do like in-person work arrangements, for a
 Ad> variety of reasons (some better than others).

Most of ours didn't care, but the ones who only feel like they are getting
something done when the are lording over people sure didn't like not being
in the office.  We actually had one that *retired* but then came back once
they realized we'd eventually get forced back.

I'd have stayed retired.  :)



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