Can anyone explain to me why our superiors think that WFH is now suddenly, after two years - risky?
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The same people who spend all day in the office standing around the water cooler and wandering around "collaborating" without locking their screens do the same at home. Instead of punishing the offenders, it's easier to use it as another excuse to push RTO.
They didn't look at the facts and determine that WFH is risky. They decided they didn't want people to WFH and then looked for justification for the decision they already made.
they're throwing sh-t at the wall for excuses. they'll come up with something new next quarter.
I don’t think reporting outside employment is new. I vaguely recall something that said we had to get permission before taking outside jobs and I think it was to make sure there was no conflict of interest (like not working as a part time teller at another bank or working for a realtor if you work on the mortgage side). Years ago, I remember I had to get permission to take a side job as a tutor which they had no issues with.
Think there is any relation to WFH and the new requirement to report "outside employment"? I think that's how they termed it.
The same place that speaks highly of their digital initiative with customers and “trust the team” and whatever. Hypocrisy much? There are likely a few higher ups who are just stubborn (and obviously ignorant and don’t deserve their position) pushing it. They won’t listen to the logic, the trend, employees, the productivity numbers, etc…. Maybe they are want it as some talking point “everyone is back to office on such and such a date” not realizing that won’t bring them positive media or relations with customers but perhaps either negative or people scratching their heads at them. Also they will drive the place into the ground with the error rates and production dropping with people leaving. This situation just makes it obvious to the board and shareholders that there is someone or a few someones in higher management that need to go. Unfortunately they won’t be able to force them out until the stock and investments plummet. Or when something inevitably hits the media about them.