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Dropbox CEO slams return-to-office mandates, compares them to outdated malls and theaters
"It's just a different world now"
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
Are in-office and hybrid work models really better for productivity?
EA tells workers to return to the office at least 3 days per week
EA needs the "a kinetic energy that fuels creativity, innovation, and connection," apparently
Intel CEO announces massive layoffs, stricter in-office mandates, and huge spending cuts
Intel could lay off 20,000+ more employees
Google tells some remote workers to return to the office or face termination
Google says get back or get lost
Sergey Brin says 60-hour in-office weeks are key to Google's AI push
Work to live or live to work?
A hot potato: Sergey Brin, the billionaire who co-founded Google alongside Larry Page in 1998, isn't the biggest believer in the idea of a work-life balance. He says that in order for Google to come out on top in the ultra-competitive AI industry, employees should work no fewer than 60 hours per week, which Brin calls the "sweet spot of productivity."
Some employees accept up to 15% lower wages for work-from-home flexibility
Companies attempting to low-ball remote worker could face another Great Resignation
Nearly 75% of RTO companies will require at least three days in the office per week by the end of 2025
Improved collaboration and teamwork are cited as the main reasons
Amazon delays full-time return to office for some workers due to lack of space
Some employees will keep hybrid arrangements for a few more months
Microsoft to employees: you can continue working from home unless productivity drops
Redmond wants to buck the tend of companies returning to traditional in-office work models
Amazon cracks down on remote work, wants butts in office seats five days a week
Bezos built an office culture, and CEO Jassy wants it back
Survey: A majority of employees feel more productive working from home
The opposite of what most bosses believe
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.
Work-life balance wins as Australia embraces "right to disconnect" legislation
Some exceptions are made for emergencies and when communication is legally required
Want great work-life balance? These are the top tech companies to work at now
Remote work reshapes employees' expectations
Judge dismisses lawsuit accusing X of discrimination over return-to-office policy
The plaintiff can file an amended suit
Nothing to employees: Get back in the office 5 days a week or find somewhere else to work
Pei said remote work was not compatible with Nothing's ambitions
Former Google CEO blames work-from-home policy for company lagging behind OpenAI
Eric Schmidt also praised Elon Musk and TSMC's work culture
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.
Tech companies are struggling to bring workers back to the office
Flexible working models have won, and CEOs are being forced to back off
IT firm's RTO ultimatum: get back in the office or lose your vacation days
Workers could eventually lose pay, too
A hot potato: We've seen companies use plenty of underhand, cruel, and legally questionable ways of forcing workers back into the office. Indian multinational IT consulting firm HCL Technologies has implemented what sounds like a new one: telling its workers to come back in at least three days per week or lose vacation days.
New "Big Brother" tools make it easier for employers to catch workers faking computer activity
New tools make it easier to spot workers who are faking computer activity
Return-to-office battle escalates as 64% of workers refused to relocate last year
From remote work to in-office incentives
Star Citizen developer must pay disabled ex-worker $34,200 in return-to-office discrimination case
A tribunal ruled that his performance could be monitored remotely