Working from home was an experiment that really took off during the pandemic. It worked so well, many employers and employees continue to enjoy it. But what if that was to all end in an instant?Some big companies like Amazon have had enough of WFH and have ordered their workers back to the office full time. It has implications for worker productivity and staff retention that any business considering a mandate will need to consider. Today, economist Leonora Risse explains the “return to office” trend.Leonora Risse says some companies believe the benefits of being on-site outweigh the gains of working from home.She notes that Amazon's decision is seen as a way to enhance teamwork, learning, and collaboration. Leonora Risse suggests that companies should carefully consider the potential costs of losing valuable employees before making drastic changes. Featured: Leonora Risse, associate professor in economics at the University of CanberraKey Topics:Working from homeReturn to officeAmazon Employee productivityStaff retentionTeam collaborationHybrid work modelsGender and work flexibilityLabour market trends
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