"Commuting daily to send emails and join video calls on a laptop you carry home anyway is hard to justify at these fuel prices."
"When people go to the office, they buy petrol, order lunch, get their nails done, pay for parking. Office cleaners, canteen staff and commercial landlords all depend on those daily habits."
"What happened to the economy during Covid? It survived. Differently, yes. But it survived."
"If a manager won't let their team work remotely, the question worth asking is why they hired."
High fuel prices in South Africa have sparked a debate about the necessity of commuting for knowledge workers. Many argue that working from home is more practical, especially when daily tasks can be performed remotely. While some emphasize the economic impact of commuting on local businesses, others point out that the economy adapted during the pandemic. Trust issues between managers and employees also play a significant role in the discussion about remote work versus office presence.
Read at The South African
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