Progressive Corp. intends to list several of its office buildings across the United States for sale as it consolidates office buildings amid a changing work environment, a company spokesman said.
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Return-to-Office Is $1.3 Trillion Problem Few Have Figured Out
Three and a half years after millions of office-goers were sent home en masse, companies, employees and governments are still figuring out how to adapt to lasting changes to corporate life.
The Growing Disconnect Between Remote Workers and Companies
People who work from home are feeling more disconnected from the larger mission of their employers.
Farmers Group’s New CEO Says Employees Can’t Work Remotely
After insurance-industry company Farmers Group told employees last year that most of them would be remote workers, many made significant lifestyle changes in response to the policy.
Work-From-Home Era Ends for Millions of Americans
Working remotely is becoming increasingly rare a few years after the pandemic caused millions of Americans to decamp from worksites to their basements and bedrooms.
USAA Tells Staff, Your Remote Job Is No Longer Remote
USAA reclassifies some remote employees as many employers step up in-office requirements.
Employers Are Getting Workers Back to the Office
Workers are returning to U.S. offices at the fastest rate since the pandemic forced most workplaces to close temporarily in 2020, as infection rates continue to fall and more companies ramp up efforts to rehire employees. Over the five business days from September 8 to September 14, office use averaged 47.5% of early 2020 levels… Continue reading Employers Are Getting Workers Back to the Office
Generational Divide Exists in the C-Suite on Remote Work
When it comes to the future of work, bosses and employees rarely agree on what is important. However, there is disagreement even within the C-suite, particularly regarding the disparate treatment of remote and in-office workers. According to the Future Forum, a research consortium backed by Slack Technologies Inc., younger executives cited inequities as their top… Continue reading Generational Divide Exists in the C-Suite on Remote Work
Some Companies Are Going Remote—and Upgrading to New Offices
CentralReach, a medical software provider, decided last year to allow all 373 of its employees to work remotely on a permanent basis. The company then signed a lease for a flashy new office. CentralReach’s office deal is the latest indication that even companies that embrace remote and hybrid work may still want new work spaces,… Continue reading Some Companies Are Going Remote—and Upgrading to New Offices
The Future of Work Is Already Here – and It’s Not Fully Remote
The Great Resignation is showing signs of slowing, but there is a significant disconnect between management and employees on what it takes to retain workers in the post-COVID work environment. A new survey from Nationwide revealed that as in-office work rebounds across the country, employees want continued flexibility with where and when they work. However,… Continue reading The Future of Work Is Already Here – and It’s Not Fully Remote