Recent news and analysis on Remote Work

Remote and hybrid work news covering return-to-office debates, distributed teams, productivity, and workplace technology.

• "Rs 150 coffee, hours of laptop work: Bengaluru cafe owner asks how to stop customers from occupying tables all day and losing business"

  This piece examines the operational challenges faced by Bengaluru cafe owners due to remote workers occupying tables for extended periods with minimal purchases. It highlights the tension between providing workspace amenities and maintaining business viability through table turnover.

• "The pitfalls of hybrid working when managers are left on their own to deal with staff"

  Tatiana Andreeva argues that the debate over hybrid work viability is misplaced, contending instead that employers must focus on creating sustainable value for businesses and employees. The commentary highlights the strain on line managers navigating this transition in Ireland, where over a third of the workforce now works remotely or hybrid.