The case against a fully remote workforce

Keeping channels of communication open and being accessible are critical in uncertain times. (Shutterstock)

Despite the overall successful shift to working from home, offices are not a thing of the past, according to a new report from real estate investment management firm Black Creek Group. 

While there are potential cost-savings to having employees permanently work from home — notably, spending less money on office space — they want to be back in the office for at least a few days a week as the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, the report found. It added that over time a fully remote workforce suffers declines in collaboration and productivity.