"IBM's remote work program began in 1979 with five employees and grew to encompass 40% of its workforce by 2009, saving the company $100 million annually in real estate costs."
"In 2014, IBM's Smarter Workplace Institute published a white paper stating that remote workers were happier, less stressed, and more productive than their office-bound counterparts."
"In February 2017, IBM's marketing chief announced a reversal of the remote work policy, emphasizing the need for teams to work 'shoulder to shoulder' again."
"The decision to end remote work at IBM stunned the industry, especially after the company had marketed its telecommuting expertise to others."
IBM initiated a remote work program in 1979, expanding it significantly over the decades to accommodate around 40% of its workforce by 2009. The company reported substantial savings in real estate costs and marketed its expertise to other businesses. However, in 2017, IBM reversed its remote work policy, instructing employees to return to the office, a decision that surprised many in the industry. This shift marked a significant change in IBM's approach to workplace flexibility after years of promoting telecommuting benefits.
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