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submitted 2 years ago by NightGaunts@kbin.social to c/news@lemmy.world

Three and a half years after the start of the pandemic, employers are getting serious about increasing the amount of time workers spend in the office and trying new strategies to overcome resistance.

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[-] Nurgle@lemmy.world 66 points 2 years ago

This would feel less gas lighty if they were just open about micromanaging, their 10yr commercial lease, keeping up appearances for older clients or whatever. Instead they say the most laughable shit

"What we've found is, people have enjoyed coming back to the office," says Zoom's Chief People Officer Matthew Saxon. "There is a buzz. There's something about being able to go have lunch with your teammates."

Like mother fucker 90% of people eat some sad meal prep shit at their desk.

[-] Phoenixbouncing@lemmy.world 35 points 2 years ago

My bet is that in 2 years we'll see a stark devide in talent in traditional Vs remote first companies with the latter getting pick of the litter so to speak.

[-] hightrix@lemmy.world 24 points 2 years ago

This is already happening. Remote roles are getting the cream of the crop while in office roles are getting the left overs.

People that are good and know it are not applying to in office jobs. Why would they sacrifice an additional 5-10 hours a week for no more pay and shitty open offices?

[-] escapesamsara@discuss.online 11 points 2 years ago

I mean the problem isn't even 'no more pay,' you are paid less if you work in an office. All the resources you use to commute cost more money than internet, which you're paying for anyway if you're alive in current year. Why would you willing take a pay cut, commit yourself to 5-10 unpaid hours of commuting, and ensure that you produce worse work and are less productive and producing that work while working in the most mentally and emotionally draining environments to ever be devised?

[-] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 6 points 2 years ago

Not to mention that every fully or even partially remote role I've had let me expense some or all of my Internet and cell phone.

[-] HubertManne@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago

with the gas and mileage and undoubtubtly going out at least once in awhile or for some folks all the time.

[-] thessnake03@lemmy.world 28 points 2 years ago

It is nice having lunch with teammates. It's nicer having lunch at home in my sweats.

[-] 0110010001100010@kbin.social 10 points 2 years ago

I much prefer having lunch in my PJs with my cats to having lunch with my coworkers.

[-] HubertManne@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago

walking the dog at lunch is a massive.

[-] bernieecclestoned@sh.itjust.works 21 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

The irony of Zoom encouraging back to the office.

Eating al desco is depressing, and pretty gross.

[-] Nurgle@lemmy.world 19 points 2 years ago

The worst is when someone comes up while you’re eating and is like “hey you have a minute?” and then you have to say no fuck off as professionally as possible.

[-] bernieecclestoned@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Just masticate enthusiastically in their face

[-] ArtVandelay@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Ohhh mastiCATE. Got it now.

[-] scottywh@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago

I have zero interest in lunch with my coworkers and I've pretty much always felt that way.

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