Has working from home gone too far?

Has working from home gone too far?
Some companies are gravitating towards a more structured hybrid approach for those wanting the ability to work from home. (Image: NZME)
Rachael Judge
Has working from home gone too far?The pros and cons of working from home have been in the spotlight again recently, with Public Service Minister Nicola Willis directing department bosses to tighten up on working-from-home arrangements.Willis has noted that office work “allows for face-to-face conversation, the sharing of skills and experience and relationship building". "It supports younger and newer employees to observe, learn from and form connections with their more experienced colleagues.”There are also undoubted...

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