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Remote work is still 'frustrating and disorienting' for bosses, economist says—their No. 1 problem with it::Although some bosses have recognized the benefits of workplace flexibility, many are still hesitant to adopt remote work permanently.

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[–] Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I was an IT manager for a decade and it was much easier for me to keep my finger on the pulse of remote employees than in-person. It's not rocket science.

[–] RagingRobot@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think it's a generational issue too for some people. They just aren't used to working online

[–] Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 year ago

I don't know about that. I have two older women living in my condo building who started working remotely when COVID started, and they said they got used to it quickly.