For millions of white-collar workers, the COVID-19 crisis may have been a cynical godsend because it ushered in a new paradigm: working from home (WFH). While the technology always existed, let’s be real – upper management teams have always been skeptical about the productivity drain associated with a lack of physical presence-related oversight and accountability. Of course, the SARS-CoV-2 virus forced their hands.
Now, as fears of the crisis fade, many companies want their workers to return back to the office. Naturally, the matter has sparked considerable pushback, with corporate employees arguing left and right about their newfound increased productivity. However, the objections also clash against longstanding skepticisms regarding the accountability-and-social-behavior relationship. As law enforcement officers are finding out, trusting people has led to an increase in various infractions.
