Human Factor: Pushback on withdrawal of 'work from home'

The debate over whom to bring back to office, when and for how long has become complicated

A young lady in her early thirties appeared for a virtual job interview for the India position of senior data scientist in one of the largest technology firms in the world. The interviewers were impressed with her educational background and experience and offered her a salary they thought she just can’t refuse. All was well until one of the interviewers asked whether she had any questions. There was no question, but the lady said she wanted to continue working from home (WFH).

That stumped the HR director as the company was planning to ask all employees to report to the office