It's easy to assume remote workers are slackers. Too easy. The number of US employees working remotely most of the time tripled to nearly 28 million from 2019 to 2021, according to recent government data. But many employers still worry that if they can't see staff members sitting at their desks, those employees are probably off on a midday hike or a shopping spree.
Main Idea: The article says Marc Benioff may be partly right that some young remote Salesforce workers are less productive, but the bigger problem may be poor onboarding and management, not remote work itself.
Key Points:
If Salesforce cuts remote work or blames young hires, workers may face more pressure, less flexibility, and more layoffs or slow hiring.
Better hybrid training and management could raise productivity and help customers get better service.
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