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Why Employees don't want to return to office?

4 points by gj0 ↗ HN
1. The works gets done remotely.

2. No traffic jams.

3. Better time with family.

4. Low cost of living in Tier 2, 3 cities.

5. The work gets done remotely.

6. No need to relocate on job switch.

7. Work flexibility enhances productivity.

8. Opportunity for healthier living.

9. Reduced stress and office burnout.

10. The work gets done remotely.

11. Work-life balance is more achievable.

12. No more office politics (in person).

13. Control over personal work environment.

14. Dependent care possible alongside work.

15. The work gets done remotely.

The things which matter to Business are covered in point#5, point#10 and point#15.

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aszantu
I find it hilarious how hr tries to make office more appealing. They just don't seem to understand they're not as lit as an afternoon nap-break, or not hanging out on the road w/o payment.

Sometimes they come around and say something like: awesome colleagues... Ya, i'm totally happy to sacrifice my nap, time, stressfree life, fridge in range for someone who's also only hanging out because he wants the money...

yen223
Is #5 true?

I want it to be true, but I am wary of the fact that people say that not because it is true, but because they also want it to be true.

My own anecdotal experience suggests that, yes, people do slack off more if they are remote.

nvilcins
1. Depends on the person. 2. Depends also on the kind of environment they have at home. (e.g., living with kids in small apartments is a distraction, etc.) 3. Do not underestimate how much people can slack off in the office.
gj0
Definitely agree with point#3, people tend to underestimate how much time is slacked off in office.
stefanos82
To me personally the number 1 reason is no noises nor distractions at all! This way I can be very productive and actually work nearly non-stop, apart from minor times to get up and move around to relax myself a bit.

Another reason is having access to my fridge so I can consume healthy food and beverages any time I want AND having access to my OWN toilet that I know who's using it in my house.