Jeanne Meister, founding partner of Future Workplace, a New York City-based HR executive network and research firm, subscribes largely to the first and second theories.įor instance, remote workers often aren't taught how to set up a teleconference or video call.
Employers find that remote workers-and the teams with which they work-aren't as productive as when they're onsite.Some supervisors-perhaps because they feel they must be in control or don't trust their workers-are uncomfortable having employees work offsite.Supervisors-untrained on how to properly manage and monitor remote workers-find it easier to manage someone face-to-face.Employers allow people to work remotely without giving them the proper training or resources to do so productively.There seem to be a few theories for this change of heart about remote work:
The bank's announcement followed decisions by other companies-IBM, Yahoo, Aetna and Best Buy among them-that they, too, would require those working from home to return to a main office or worksite. After the bank's employees expressed outrage, however, the company hit pause on its plan. was the latest organization to make headlines when it told staff in November that it might reduce their ability to work from home. With research suggesting that companies can save money, boost morale and attract top candidates by offering work-at-home options, why are some employers calling their telecommuters back into the main office?
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