Apple, Microsoft, and other tech firms are now being questioned by their employees regarding the return of work-from-office situations.
Employees stand in an Apple retail store in Grand Central Terminal, January 3, 2019 in New York City. U.S. stocks dropped again on Thursday after Apple warned that its first-quarter sales would be less than expected.
Many companies are still allowing their staff to work within the vicinities of their houses. Many people actually like this situation since it will enable them to spend more time with their families and loved ones.
Aside from this, it also saves them time since they no longer need to travel from their houses to their offices. Meanwhile, tech firms also experience revenue growth even when their employees are working remotely.
"Google made record profits through the pandemic," said Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai, via CNBC's latest report.
Apple and Other Tech Employees Question Work-From-Office
One of the current complaints of employees regarding the WFO scenario is the worsening fuel price hikes in various countries. Many tech staff said that the hassle they experienced two years ago is now more irritating.
Employees at the Apple Store help customers on May 13, 2020 in Charleston, South Carolina. Customers had temperatures taken and were required to wear masks at the store, also reopening locations in Idaho, Alabama, and Alaska following forced pandemic closures.
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Although this is the case, Google is still planning to bring back its workers to their physical offices.
The search engine giant already announced this decision at the start of the pandemic, saying that it wants employees to return to offices once the health crisis eases.
But, just like other companies, Google also allows employees to have a hybrid working activity still. This means that there are some days they are required to report to their buildings, while the remaining days can be done at home.
This is also the same situation with Apple, Amazon, and other tech firms.
Is WFH Really Beneficial?
Harvard Business Review explained that WFH offers many benefits and a reduced carbon footprint. Since many people are still working remotely, they don't really need to use their vehicles, which can help reduce carbon emissions.
On the other hand, the waste footprint of workers also decreased. Compared to WFO, individuals who work at home tend to practice more efficient waste management habits since they are at their houses.
However, there are also some negative effects. Some studies explained that the number of emails sent per year increased ever since WFH became the new norm.
On the other hand, many individuals also tend to stress more at work, especially since the problems in their jobs are also brought into their homes. This is why there's a saying that you don't bring your work to your house.
Recently, TechTimes reported that business owners could do five things to enhance their hybrid workplace.
On the other hand, ChartHop's Gather acquisition is expected to enhance employee experiences.
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Written by: Griffin Davis
