The number of job ads offering work-from-home perks is on the decline, but there are some industries still holding onto the pandemic-era arrangement. The labour market is tough for job seekers across much of the country and employers in some sectors have realised they don't have to offer the same level of flexibility to attract the best talent. New SEEK data has revealed only 9 per cent of ads now mention WFH, which is down slightly from a 2023 peak of 10 per cent per cent.
At a recent JPMorgan Chase employee town hall meeting, one brave soul brought up a petition pushing back against the firm's decision to force workers to return to the office five days a week. 'Don't waste time on it. I don't care how many people sign that f-ing petition,' CEO Jamie Dimon responded.