Hybrid and Remote Work

How to make workers happier with less pay

It turns out that remote work is even more desirable than previously thought, according to new research — and employees will even take a pay cut to avoid the office.

By Mike Elgan

Oct 17, 20257 mins

Hybrid and Remote WorkMarketsTechnology Industry

Articles

Trump’s RTO edict raises concerns over morale, efficiency — and burnout

While forcing federal employees back into the office five days a week sounds like it would increase productivity, research paints a very different picture. And it could push top IT talent out the door.

By Lucas Mearian

Jan 27, 2025 9 mins

Generative AIGovernment ITHybrid and Remote Work

Working from the office means a pay cut

Not only is it bad for workers, it also costs companies that force their employees back into the office.

By Steven Vaughan-Nichols

Jan 3, 2025 5 mins

Hybrid and Remote WorkIT StrategyTechnology Industry

Tech jobs available in US

Tech employment held steady in November, as the unemployment rate among IT workers matched the year's all-time low.

By Lucas Mearian

Dec 6, 2024 193 mins

5GFinancial Services IndustryHybrid and Remote Work

2025 will be a bad year for remote work

The work-from-home movement is under threat despite measurable benefits. Here's what's coming.

By Mike Elgan

Dec 2, 2024 6 mins

GovernmentHybrid and Remote WorkTechnology Industry

Hybrid workforces demand portable power

IT decision makers in large, complex businesses are facing a pressing challenge in how to keep teams connected, equipped, and fully productive – no matter where their teams are working.

Oct 13, 2025 3 mins

Computers and PeripheralsHybrid and Remote WorkIT Operations

Amazon CEO: In-office requirement isn't designed to make workers quit

Andy Jassy also said the company's planned return-to-office isn't aimed at mollifying city policy makers.

By Viktor Eriksson

Nov 7, 2024 1 min

Amazon.comHybrid and Remote WorkTechnology Industry

Get-back-to-your-desk mandates spark office refill revolution

Return-to-office mandates are putting more workers back behind company desks, but there remains a lack of the kind of upscale office space employees want to go back to.

By Lucas Mearian

Oct 31, 2024 7 mins

Diversity and InclusionHybrid and Remote WorkTechnology Industry

Ericsson’s return-to-office policy is causing trouble

Ericsson recently tightened its policy for office attendance — but the decision was taken too quickly, according to union officials, forcing some staff to take meetings in the toilets.

By Karin Lindström

Oct 23, 2024 5 mins

CareersHybrid and Remote WorkTechnology Industry

Five days a week in the office? Forget it!

Once more, companies want butts in seats — even though there's no legitimate business reason for many employees to return to the office.

By Steven Vaughan-Nichols

Oct 10, 2024 5 mins

Amazon Web ServicesHybrid and Remote WorkIT Management

Enterprise buyer’s guide: Digital whiteboard software

Long used for brainstorming and project management, these visual collaboration tools now offer AI features that can help teams quickly augment, summarize, translate, and categorize whiteboard canvas content. Here’s what to look for and 10 digital whiteboard apps to consider.

By Robert Mitchell

Oct 7, 2024 17 mins

Collaboration SoftwareEnterprise Buyer’s GuidesHybrid and Remote Work

How much are companies willing to spend to get workers back to the office?

It comes down to a basic issue: no one really thrives in open office landscapes, but companies don't want the cost of providing real offices for workers.

By Marcus Jerräng

Sep 27, 2024 5 mins

Hybrid and Remote WorkTechnology Industry