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Is there a chance any of your companies switch to being more open about work at home?
Posted on 3/24/20 at 11:16 am
Posted on 3/24/20 at 11:16 am
After this?
There are a few fairly big companies I deal with on a daily basis and two of them are considering transitioning to permanent work from home status as this has been a test run for them and it has worked.
I was impressed with how quickly they were able to transition considering their size and multiple office locations in different states. It is apparently something they were already considering and they are each satisfied with how it is working so far. Being able to get out of expensive office leases and the overhead associated with a physical space is also a motivating factor as well.
I said this virus would have permanent changes in society, as history has always shown that to be the case when these things are over, so maybe this will be one positive of this. If so, it will be interesting to see the economics of it considering office spaces will be empty and things like daycare will be less of a demand.
There are a few fairly big companies I deal with on a daily basis and two of them are considering transitioning to permanent work from home status as this has been a test run for them and it has worked.
I was impressed with how quickly they were able to transition considering their size and multiple office locations in different states. It is apparently something they were already considering and they are each satisfied with how it is working so far. Being able to get out of expensive office leases and the overhead associated with a physical space is also a motivating factor as well.
I said this virus would have permanent changes in society, as history has always shown that to be the case when these things are over, so maybe this will be one positive of this. If so, it will be interesting to see the economics of it considering office spaces will be empty and things like daycare will be less of a demand.
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Posted on 3/24/20 at 11:19 am to stout
I'd be surprised if this doesn't happen after this is over. Companies would be smart to pay attention to how productivity changes, if anything increasingly, during this.
This post was edited on 3/24/20 at 11:20 am
Posted on 3/24/20 at 11:19 am to stout
I hope not. People are already socially isolated enough as it is before the virus, it’s not good for us
Posted on 3/24/20 at 11:19 am to stout
My company already is to a lot of back office and middle office operations
Front office would probably be an issue long term, but I prefer to be in the office with my colleagues. Miss the frat house culture on the floor
Front office would probably be an issue long term, but I prefer to be in the office with my colleagues. Miss the frat house culture on the floor
Posted on 3/24/20 at 11:22 am to DavidTheGnome
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I hope not. People are already socially isolated enough as it is before the virus, it’s not good for us
That's why I socialize on the OT. Just as good as a real live woman.
Posted on 3/24/20 at 11:22 am to DavidTheGnome
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I hope not. People are already socially isolated enough as it is before the virus, it’s not good for us
Having a scotch while I work is better for me than being around co-workers.
Posted on 3/24/20 at 11:22 am to TH03
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Companies would be smart to pay attention to how productivity changes
One is saying their productivity overall is up. That was one week, though. If stays that way long term I am fairly confident they are going to make the transition.
Posted on 3/24/20 at 11:23 am to stout
Man, I hope not. There are somethings that work temporarily because people anticipate going back to the norm, that wouldn't work permanently. I know some places do this permanently already, but I just don't see it for where / what I am doing.
I have been one of the few going into the office through this. It is much harder to get a hold of people for quick turnaround items and questions. Plus, I really do not want to be in my house all day and night like that. I enjoy getting out and seeing the people I work with. It helps me keep work and home separate.
I have been one of the few going into the office through this. It is much harder to get a hold of people for quick turnaround items and questions. Plus, I really do not want to be in my house all day and night like that. I enjoy getting out and seeing the people I work with. It helps me keep work and home separate.
Posted on 3/24/20 at 11:23 am to stout
Doubtful in conservative states. More likely in snowflake liberal land
This post was edited on 3/24/20 at 11:25 am
Posted on 3/24/20 at 11:25 am to stout
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One is saying their productivity overall is up. That was one week, though. If stays that way long term I am fairly confident they are going to make the transition.
I'm sure a good amount are seeing increased productivity. If you have a legit working space in your house and don't have to worry about a long, shitty commute to work among other variables, you're happier and work harder.
Posted on 3/24/20 at 11:25 am to stout
I really hope so. This thing has pretty much forced us into the remote working age. I feel like i actually get more done at home than in the office with coworker distractions, except that it's harder to work on a laptop than on monitors
Posted on 3/24/20 at 11:25 am to stout
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One is saying their productivity overall is up. That was one week, though. If stays that way long term I am fairly confident they are going to make the transition.
I don't particularly enjoy being at home all day.
I think it would be better if I had to go out and meet with clients etc but sitting in one of my spare bedrooms for 8 hours sucks.
I get cabin fever big time. I look forward to going to the convenience store
Posted on 3/24/20 at 11:26 am to TH03
I do miss my daily commute
It’s almost therapeutic
It’s almost therapeutic
Posted on 3/24/20 at 11:27 am to TheIndulger
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except that it's harder to work on a laptop than on monitors
Get a tower and monitor, scrub.
Posted on 3/24/20 at 11:28 am to I Bleed Garnet
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I do miss my daily commute
It’s almost therapeutic
You’ll be one of the few but it is nice turn your mind off before you get home
Posted on 3/24/20 at 11:29 am to stout
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One is saying their productivity overall is up. That was one week, though.
It's not just the one week part. You have places closing and downsizing all over the place right now. And it is something "new". That gives motivation and a "change", both of which will increase productivity.
Guaranteed that while some will continue to flourish "at home", some will settle in to the same, and some will slack off more because they get comfortable or can't manage from home. The real question is how much productivity can be lost before you break even on the lack of rent / ownership for physical locations.
Posted on 3/24/20 at 11:30 am to Dire Wolf
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You’ll be one of the few but it is nice turn your mind off before you get home
It really depends on the length of the commute. I walk about 10 minutes to my office, and that's quite nice. If I had to drive 45 minutes+, I'd want to die.
Posted on 3/24/20 at 11:30 am to HempHead
I'm going to go get my monitors today since it looks like we'll be home at least a month
Posted on 3/24/20 at 11:30 am to TH03
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I'm sure a good amount are seeing increased productivity. If you have a legit working space in your house and don't have to worry about a long, shitty commute to work among other variables, you're happier and work harder.
I love working from home and feel I'm much more productive. I have an office set up but I move around the house. Some days I work in the office, sometimes I work from the dining room table. Now I'm working from the couch. But since I'm not stuck in an office somewhere, when its slow like right now it is nice to get some laundry done, run errands, etc.
You have to be productive or people will notice, but some many companies could switch to 100% remote work.
Posted on 3/24/20 at 11:31 am to TheIndulger
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I'm going to go get my monitors today since it looks like we'll be home at least a month
If you like vidya games, look in to building a PC as well. It's pretty simple and you get more bang for your buck as opposed to buying something off the shelf from HP, Dell, etc.,
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