Could working from home be a thing of the past?

The COVID pandemic fundamentally changed our attitudes to working from home, making it an accepted part of many roles. But just when we thought working from home was here to stay, some major companies have updated their policies to push more people back to the office.

February 2020 - People crossing the street in Financial area Barangaroo, on the western foreshore of the CBD Darling Harbour. Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. (Photo by Sergi Reboredo/Sipa USA) Credit: Sergi Reboredo/Sipa USA

KEY POINTS

• While many people are enjoying the savings that come from remote work arrangements, some are having economic impact by reducing demand for office space and sucking customers away from central business districts.
• The Community and Public Sector Union secured a deal to allow staff to work from home permanently, unless there are clear business reasons why they can't.
• Some major companies have updated their policies to push more people back to the office.

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Could working from home be a thing of the past?

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