Kristen SeverskyJan 12, 2023
Just tripped over a "go back to work snowflakes" comment on LinkedIn in support of the whiplash "back to the office" mandates and I refuse to believe that -- after a pandemic, advancements in remote tech, and delayed epiphanies that talent isn't tied to location -- we're actually still at this ridiculous point.
Show threadKristen Seversky

I respect that some companies require an in-office presence for whatever niche purpose, but to think it's *the way* to collaborate is hilariously dated and showcases a lack of embracing modern management and workflows.

Everyone has the right to be a dinosaur if they want, though. 😏

Jan 12, 2023 at 12:50pmWeb
Show threadOxReillyJan 12, 2023
@kr1573n our org was building a new office / multipurpose educational facility that was almost completed when covid started. Most of our ppl went to WFH. When restrictions eased upmost of our employees were given the opportunity to stay home or come in to the new building. When they realized that no one wanted to commute to the new facility the higher ups removed the option and made hybrid work mandatory. 3 days on-site 2 days WFH. I feel like a lot of the whiplash is tied to money ☹️
Show threadKristen SeverskyJan 12, 2023

@RadarOxReilly absolutely. That's a hell of an investment at a horrible time, but shoving people back will backfire long-term.

My company went thru the same and started leasing space because we just don't require the in-office enough. It's a mark of "well that sucks but we move forward" acknowledgement that I really appreciate.

Cuz yeah sunk costs can suck people in.

Show threadSteven FeldmanJan 12, 2023
@kr1573n People I know and work with (who are definitely not dinosaurs) all want to recover the energy and inspiration that comes from getting a group of people in a physical room to bounce ideas off of each other
Show threadKristen SeverskyJan 12, 2023

@stevenfeldman my "dinosaur" term is more for the companies that solution such collaboration as a flat binary, much like your reply.

So your team wants to work onsite! That's great! Have a hybrid team! Don't tell an entire workforce that it has to join in when they're gathering that energy remotely. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Show threadErik SagenJan 12, 2023
@stevenfeldman @kr1573n Also, it’s quite okay to come into the office every once in awhile to energize with people, if that’s what keeps you going. That and to make sure the badge still works.
Show threaddodothedev Jan 12, 2023
@kr1573n I work for an ambulance trust. The only people that (currently) *have* to be in the office are second line engineers to cover the 999 emergency call centers (of which we have 3). Unless you're in an ambulance or taking 999 calls (or our second line engineer), you work from home.
I've been working here just over 2 months and have spent about 2 weeks in the office. It just makes sense!
Show threadleemarkumJul 6, 2023
@kr1573n Wow. "Go back to work snowflakes", really?! Nothing like labeling to destroy thr possibility of real dialogue on a subject.