Economists say the work-from-home trend, which was widespread during the pandemic, won't diminish to its pre-Covid level because it's profitable for employers.

KEY POINTS

  • Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, whom President-elect Donald Trump appointed to lead a new government efficiency team, said they intend to call federal employees back to the office five days a week.
  • Companies such as Amazon and The Washington Post are adopting a similar policy in 2025.
  • But many companies will keep remote or hybrid work arrangements, largely because they boost profits, economists said.
  • Some view return-to-office mandates as a stealthy way to reduce employee head count.
  • @fluxionEnglish
    6•4 days ago

    Musk didn’t say he was against remote work for himself. This is for peons like the American worker class, not for the ruling oligarchy.

    But I also wouldn’t be surprised if ASD is just PR to help explain away some truly disturbing behavior throughout Musk’s career.

    • @rottingleaf
      3•4 days ago

      ASD doesn’t explain anything disturbing. That would be ASPD.