In their plaintive call for a return to the office, CEOs reveal how little they are needed | John Quggin

While many companies have announced a push for employees to return to the office full time, the actual rates of remote work have remained largely unchanged since the pandemic ended.

The minority of firms enforcing a full-time return to the office tend to be either highly profitable or actively seeking to reduce their workforce, indicating a troubling trend.

Cory Doctorow’s concept of enshittification describes corporations tweaking rules to maximize demands from customers and employees, reflecting an ongoing struggle in workplace conditions.

A KPMG survey indicating that 83% of CEOs expect a full office return within three years suggests a worrying outlook for workplace flexibility moving forward.

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