[A4ET8a8uTh0]

I will two additional points. Executives assume that the upcoming recession ( assuming it is a recession ) will make most people hesitate. It is a rational, if an annoying calculation. Separate issue that is semi-related to the timing, is the benefit of not having to lay people off -- some will quit.

Naturally, some would question the wisdom of making people, who can quit, quit, but I get the feeling that the management,as a group, is pissed off about the whole WFH.

[geodel]

Indeed. Both points make total sense. Though on quitting part I am not sure if numbers would significant enough to meet any internal target.