WFH

Are in-person workplaces our best option?

By: Victor Tran, SFU Student COVID-19 brought new difficulties to our workforce, while also presenting an opportunity to transform society for the better. One of those opportunities is the emergence of a flexible working mode: work from home (WFH). Though some might argue that an in-person setting fosters greater productivity, research says otherwise.  Before COVID-19, in-person work was the industry standard. According to Forbes Insights, eight out of ten executives prefer face-to-face meetings for three main reasons: more rapport development, better comprehension of body language and facial expressions, and more interpersonal interactions. Studies have shown an in-person workplace allows for…

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