Leaked Zoom all-hands: CEO says employees must return to offices because they can’t be as innovative or get to know each other on Zoom::Zoom CEO Eric Yuan discussed the benefits of in-person work in a leaked meeting.
Leaked Zoom all-hands: CEO says employees must return to offices because they can’t be as innovative or get to know each other on Zoom::Zoom CEO Eric Yuan discussed the benefits of in-person work in a leaked meeting.
It seems like the vast majority of people are coming at this from the standpoint of “I know how to do my job, why do I need to be an office”. This may be unpopular but you do it for the new people who need a Lot of company support to get on their feet. I remember starting out and how much easier it was to ask people questions in person over lunch etc. It’s intimidating for a new person to sit in front of a computer and ask random people they’ve never met questions, really amps that imposter syndrome.
This isn’t necessarily invalid but certainly isn’t a strong enough of an argument to return to the office.
I have WFH since 2012. I started a new WFH job in 2021. I’ve never been to an office, never had trouble with training, made good connections with coworkers. I’ve been promoted already. I could not be this productive in an office. I’ve tried.
You’re not wrong, but it’s a process that can be improved. I will 100% say that we’ve had better results in person for newbies, BUT it is not a valid reason as an overall rule. In my mind, the benefits far outweigh the downsides. Fuck the office (not the show, it’s amazing)
Remote-only companies existed before, during, and continue existing after COVID. And those companies have new people as well. Perhaps you’re right and that it’s harder to ask questions on slack as a newbie (although I believe it’s completely up to personal taste) but is that worth all the benefits of remote work?
I believe it’s not.