Remote work ending?

[roadpilot]

Most people do not have the discipline and work ethic to work off site.
Too much temptation to do other things besides the work at hand.
Most employers are forcing their employees back to the office. The
production goes down and employers still pay for a full days work.
Lock downs are a bad idea.

[dvarapala]

Originally Posted by Frankie the Fink

I can tell you GEICO has some sophisticated ways to make sure home workers are productive, not only quotas, but some rather exotic technology as well.

You mean spyware that logs their keystrokes, captures their computer screen periodically, and snaps pictures using their webcam?

[dvarapala]

Originally Posted by roadpilot

Most people do not have the discipline and work ethic to work off site.
Too much temptation to do other things besides the work at hand.

As if there are no distractions in the office, like co-workers coming by to socialize, smoke breaks, noisy cubicle areas with no doors, constant interruptions, etc.

Some of us are actually more productive at home where it's calm and quiet.

[cptlo306]

Originally Posted by dvarapala

You mean spyware that logs their keystrokes, captures their computer screen periodically, and snaps pictures using their webcam?

One of the perks of being the head IT guy is knowing what systems like this may or may not be installed.

[dvarapala]

Originally Posted by cptlo306

One of the perks of being the head IT guy is knowing what systems like this may or may not be installed.

I'm the head IT guy in my household, and I know for a fact that none of that bullshit is installed on any machine that I own.

[Frankie the Fink]

Originally Posted by dvarapala

You mean spyware that logs their keystrokes, captures their computer screen periodically, and snaps pictures using their webcam?

Some of that, also VPNs that can determine one's location, activity and too much browsing, or other work distractions. A bit Big Brother-ish, but the price you pay for working remotely in some companies.

[markids77]

I sell heavy equipment parts for a living so all my co-workers report for work every day and have throughout this mess.
However, our manufacturer allowed product support, technical support and critical parts analysts etc. to work remotely... forcing all dealers to communicate with Corporate via a "chat" function. Yep, no more phone calls to a live body allowed; we have to sign in and wait until a representative answers, and the entire time it takes for the rep to do whatever needs done... if i get called away while "on hold" the rep terminates the chat and it's back to square zero. NOT the way to support the dealers who keep the lights on and profits flowing for the shareholders!

[Patsgarage]

Originally Posted by DJ_Critterus

the college I work for mandated we all come back to work full time with limited exceptions for remote work (like my 4 hour day on fridays to save fuel use) about 18 months ago. People bitched and complained, but they got over it and work actually started getting completed. the professors were the worst when it came to resisting going back to teaching in the classroom.

HTF does a four hour workday "save fuel" ?

[cptlo306]

Originally Posted by Patsgarage

HTF does a four hour workday "save fuel" ?

Leave office early to beat traffic. Less people sitting in slow traffic = less fuel burned.

[Patsgarage]

Originally Posted by cptlo306

Leave office early to beat traffic. Less people sitting in slow traffic = less fuel burned.

Maybe, but wouldn't four longer workdays be even more effective ?