interesting, so many of my peers are full on the remote train. I guess it depends on the age of the workers? I know for sure I haven't heard any one of my coworkers > 35 ever preferring hybrid to WFH.
It's almost always deserted. Some people go some days, mostly to socialize.
So I don't trust those who claim people prefer returning to the office.
I also see news of companies forcing employees to return and laying off those who won't. Doesn't seem to me people prefer the office...
Having a thriving office has been a breath of fresh air for when I want to see people. The key is it being optional and up to employees to decide what's best for them.
So if you have a manager that really manages your in-office experience, hybrid is seen as preferred by my peers.
Agree.
My issue is not about remote, hybrid or onsite, but more about some management mandating one way of working for everyone.
That being said, working it out "per team" is generally reasonable. I've had hybrid stints, and I always coordinated with my team so that we all came in on the same day. Then we could do the social thing together at the office.
The last 10 years or so I have been working on teams splitted in 3 to 5 different countries, and now in 3 different continents. In that case you are effectively working remotely even when your are working in a company's office.
Unfortunately, employees choosing their preferred mode means more headaches for employers ( they want to track it somehow ).
I know what I prefer. I know what is possible. As humans, we do not agree on what is the 'right' way. And in US, employers used to hold all the cards ( which is part of the reason they are praying for a recession ).