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In the recent article Why Remote Working Will Not Become the New Work Model, reporter David Roe predicts that more of us will be headed back to the office than originally projected. Whyâs that? Well, for a variety of reasons, ranging from the detrimental effects of extended isolation, to poor home working environments, to burnout emanating from the at home, always-on work experience.
I find this surprising. Not too long ago experts were predicting work would never be the same again. And with good reason. For starters, we ve seen huge investments being made in work from home infrastructure, including powerful at home computers, enhanced high-speed internet connectivity and greatly expanded home delivery services. Simultaneously, employers have closed offices to reduce capital expenses and workers are saving valuable time and money by eliminating their commute. The result has been a huge increase in productivity, at least for those companie
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