Ask HN: Has there been a WFH preference poll at HN?
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I’d like to see one too. But, my suspicion would be most have realized a hybrid work environment is best (at least those in leadership positions).
You simply can’t get rid of certain types of productivity that only come from face:face interactions.
Personally, I like the 16 hrs (in-office) x 24 hrs (remote) default weekly schedule for my teams.
You simply can’t get rid of certain types of productivity that only come from face:face interactions.
Personally, I like the 16 hrs (in-office) x 24 hrs (remote) default weekly schedule for my teams.
The face to face conversation is a double edged sword. In my experience if you have a satellite office then the face to face conversations at one office don't make it to the other one so you can't really take advantage of globalization.
For example, you are in Office A and there is a major issue you can huddle in a room but if someone in office B is involved then all of a sudden they are listening to you from an conference audio that barely comes across, or most likely completely left out of the conversation.
I think the companies which will take advantage of globalization will be able to have everyone work remote or if in office only meet from their desks, which defeats the purpose of in person, with global employees performing support work but being fully engaged.
For example, you are in Office A and there is a major issue you can huddle in a room but if someone in office B is involved then all of a sudden they are listening to you from an conference audio that barely comes across, or most likely completely left out of the conversation.
I think the companies which will take advantage of globalization will be able to have everyone work remote or if in office only meet from their desks, which defeats the purpose of in person, with global employees performing support work but being fully engaged.
"You simply can’t get rid of certain types of productivity that only come from face:face interactions."
All of the studies seem to say that this productivity claim isn't actually real.
All of the studies seem to say that this productivity claim isn't actually real.
FYI, You can create one at https://news.ycombinator.com/newpoll
idk. but I can vote - I never liked WFH.
I’ve been a mobile/wfh SME for 15 years, but would prefer something like a 4/10 or 4/32 shift with 50% WFH. Am older.