Re:A Short Rant About Working Remotely
by zevyoura on Thursday January 31, 2013 @01:55PM
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I don't think that's being fair to the parent post's point. They're implying that the research, by focussing only on a productivity metric, may miss out on job satisfaction issues that cause top performers to leave. They're not contradicting the research, just pointing out that the issue is complex.
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If that's the point, then I'll agree that the issues is indeed complex. This all highlights the need for more research in an age of better tools for videoconferencing and cloud project/file management.
As a management major (do regret) I was taught that it only works when there are clear definitions and metrics for success, especially routine tasks that require less creativity. I don't see that backed well by modern research, and I wish we had better research.
I also feel the anger people (especially programmers, it seems) feel about not being able to work remotely is misplaced. If it upsets you that they want people to work face-to-face, you're probably not a good fit for the company culture that requires it anyway.