Should remote work be the default for knowledge workers?

Debate about whether companies should make remote work the standard.

β€’Jan 23, 2025β€’14 argumentsβ€’198 votes
45% For55% Against
17 For21 Against

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For(5)

Arguments supporting this position

F
Felix755
+77
88 up / 11 down

Work-life balance improves mental health: stress reduction. Burnout rates decrease by 30%.

E
Ella794
+62
104 up / 42 down

Companies like GitLab and Automattic have successfully implemented this with increased retention and productivity.

G
Gwen120
+23
52 up / 29 down

Productivity metrics show significant positive correlation. Employee satisfaction increases by 15% when freedom from excessive restrictions.

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Liam270
+11
54 up / 43 down

Productivity metrics show significant positive correlation. Employee satisfaction increases by 15% when freedom from excessive restrictions.

FU
Former User
+7
30 up / 23 down

Work-life balance improves mental health: stress reduction. Burnout rates decrease by 30%.

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Arguments opposing this position

H
Henry909
🎯Changed 1 mind
+147
178 up / 31 down

Productivity actually decreases: Stanford research. Distractions and home distractions reduce output by [amount].

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Faye216
+37
70 up / 33 down

Not all industries can adapt: healthcare and construction. Essential workers and [sectors] cannot participate.

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Clara292
🎯Changed 1 mind
-21
42 up / 63 down

Collaboration suffers significantly: 2 million jobs lost. Innovation requires spontaneous collaboration.