Elon Musk, the world's second-richest person, has sparked controversy when he says working from home is "morally wrong". In an interview with CNBC, Musk argued that the adoption of remote work is a matter of “productivity” as well as “morality”.
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The entrepreneur criticized those who defend remote work while they practice it themselves, directing his comments to the “laptop class that lives in a fantasy world”.
Musk questioned the fairness of this practice, pointing out that some professions don't allow remote work, such as car manufacturers, food delivery professionals and service providers domestic. He considered this discrepancy to be morally wrong and disturbing.
This isn't the first time Musk has voiced his opposition to remote work. He has previously ordered Tesla and Twitter employees to return to the office unless they get his personal approval to work from home.
Different opinions among executives
While Musk claims that remote work causes productivity issues, he has not provided concrete examples to back up this claim. Other entrepreneurs, like Canadian entrepreneur Kevin O'Leary, contradict Musk's point of view. O'Leary argues that during the pandemic, remote work has proven to be an effective project management method, especially in non-highly technical industries like Tesla.
Recent studies also indicate that remote and hybrid workers are happier, more productive and have greater job satisfaction, in addition to having better mental and physical health.
Despite this evidence and the benefits pointed out by other specialists, large companies such asapple, Amazon and Google are demanding their employees return to their offices. However, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky disagrees with this stance, stating that many CEOs who are calling employees back to the office are enjoying the holidays while enforcing this measure.
Flexibility and freedom
Chesky believes the workforce is moving towards a more flexible approach, recognizing that many roles benefit from freedom and the ability to attract global talent.
The discussion around remote work continues, involving arguments related to theproductivity, morality and quality of life of workers.
Remote work in Brazil
Remote work, also known as home office, has become an increasingly present reality in Brazil. This work model allows professionals to carry out their activities from their homes, eliminating the need to travel and providing greater flexibility in working hours.
With the advancement of technology and the popularization of online communication tools, many companies have adopted remote work as a viable alternative, which intensified even more with the COVID-19.
Remote work in Brazil has benefits for both employees and companies. For workers, it provides greater autonomy and quality of life, eliminating time spent traveling and allowing better reconciliation of professional and personal life.
For companies, remote work can result in reduced operating expenses such as office rent and transport, in addition to making it possible to hire talent from different regions of the country, expanding the range of options for recruitment.
