Remote work articles

Microsoft study finds "infinite workday" is hurting productivity

In brief: Remember during and immediately after the lockdowns, when so many companies promised a new era of work-life balance and flexibility? According to new research from Microsoft, the opposite is now true, with most people working an "infinite workday" that lasts more than 12 hours and bleeds into weekends. It's impacting productivity, and while AI could make things better, it could also make them worse.

Dropbox CEO slams return-to-office mandates, compares them to outdated malls and theaters

A hot potato: Here's a rare sight: a CEO of a large company has spoken out in support of remote work for employees, slamming those firms that drag staff back into the office against their will. Dropbox boss Drew Houston compared RTO mandates to trying to force people back into malls and movie theaters.

The most productive workers "rest" almost two and a half hours during an 8-hour workday, study claims

How North Korea infiltrated remote US jobs through a TikTok user in Minnesota

More workers say they'll quit instead of going back to the office full time

EA tells workers to return to the office at least 3 days per week

AnyDesk offers a secure solution for remote access

Klarna is hiring humans again as AI replacements offer "lower quality" output

Google tells some remote workers to return to the office or face termination

Some employees accept up to 15% lower wages for work-from-home flexibility

Japanese store deploys remote workers as convenience store clerks for graveyard shifts

Nearly 75% of RTO companies will require at least three days in the office per week by the end of 2025

Companies with strict return-to-office policies are losing top talent and face hiring delays

Microsoft to employees: you can continue working from home unless productivity drops

Amazon cracks down on remote work, wants butts in office seats five days a week

Survey: A majority of employees feel more productive working from home

A hot potato: A new survey has confirmed what most people already believe: contrary to what managers and executives say, the overwhelming majority of workers feel more productive in hybrid/remote environments than when stuck in the office or on-site full-time. The results also challenge the theory that being away from the office lessens connections with co-workers and bosses.

Judge dismisses lawsuit accusing X of discrimination over return-to-office policy

Nothing to employees: Get back in the office 5 days a week or find somewhere else to work

Former Google CEO blames work-from-home policy for company lagging behind OpenAI

A hot potato: As artificial intelligence companies race ahead in their development of generative AI technology, Google is being left behind by the likes of OpenAI and Anthropic. According to former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, the reason for this is simple: his former company prioritizes working from home and flexible hours for its employees.

Return-to-office battle escalates as 64% of workers refused to relocate last year

Nearly half of Dell workers opt for full-time remote work, even though it means no promotions

In brief: Would you be willing to sacrifice promotions and the opportunity to change roles if it meant working remotely full-time? That's the dilemma facing Dell's employees, and almost half of them have opted to stay remote due to personal, financial, and logistical reasons.

Most jobs paying $100,000 or more are banning remote work

Tech firms including Microsoft, Apple, and SpaceX lose senior staff over return-to-office mandates, claims study

Dell to implement "color-coding" system to categorize hybrid workers' onsite attendance

The cost of staying remote at Dell: No promotions or job changes