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The right to work from home has become a contentious debate in Australia, and news.com.au has hit the streets to find out if Aussies are really productive when they’re not in the office.
One of the growing reasons bosses are claiming they want Aussies back in offices is the fear that “productivity” is suffering.There’s a growing fear among workers that working options will be scrapped and hybrid and remote workers will find themselves back at their desks in unflattering lighting.
One lady in a hat said she was “more productive” when she worked from home and away from the hustle and bustle of the office.“I am more productive in a quiet place. I can’t work with a group of people around me,” one woman explained.“I am more productive in a quiet place. I can’t work with a group of people around me,” she explained.
Meanwhile, a therapist who works completely remotely said he is able to stay motivated because he runs his own business. However, he added that being at home also means you are not in an environment where people can “inspire you”, which he believes is a shame. She explained that, while employers are still “happy” to accommodate working from home and flexibility, the general gist is that they’d prefer it if they didn’t have to.One woman said she was “definitely” productive when she worked from home, while another claimed she was “hundred percent” productive when not working in the office.Calder argued that employees often mistake the fact that bosses want them to return to the office because they want “control” over them.
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