[xiphias2]

Case-by-case (what Google / OpenAI does) where top talent is identified and allowed WFH may outcompete both full-remote and both no-wfh companies (no-wfh is over at this point).

It's a nice dream to have everyone wfh, but most people may not have that leverage / experience.

[ecshafer]

Case by case wfh doesn't work as well as all remote. Missing out on key decisions because you weren't there is a big risk, as is falling behind on camaraderie.

[bombcar]

It can cause big divisions that CAN work (a work from home boss, for example, managing people who are mostly in an office) but can also cause a haves/haves not issue.

Going for work from home with defined "in office" periods (say one week a month at an office or working resort or whatever) can be a better division, but that puts the people who thrive in an office environment at a disadvantage.

[johndhi]

So everyone knows you aren't "top talent" when they see you in person? Ouch.

[sokoloff]

Everyone knows who "top talent" is now.

[dymk]

That’s what a union is for

[collegeburner]

why would top talent risk their jobs and get less for the sake of supporting underperformers? thats how unions work in this case. they make a lot more sense where there's stuff like blatant safety issues in factory settings than when e1s are Mad Online that they have to go into office and it's Literally 1984

[dymk]

Why do doctors and writers have unions? None of them are in a meat packing floor.

Everybody thinks they’re special until they’re not. Tons of top talent at Amazon and Facebook were recently laid off. You’re not safe just because you’re smart.

[RestlessMind]

Doctors don't have unions. They have guilds (or even better cartels a la AMA).

[cudgy]

True. And conversely your not smart just because your safe.

[VirusNewbie]

This is lies. Show me top talent that was laid off

[dymk]

I used to work there and I know people who currently are mangers (among other positions) there. Maybe they’re all lying to me, but I doubt it.

[Freedom2]

How do you know they are lying?

[makestuff]

I have a feeling that will produce some discrimination lawsuits.