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Bosses Oppose Remote Work Due to Control, Not Productivity Concerns
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In Short: Some employers resist remote work not because of productivity fears, but due to a desire for greater control over their employees, according to new research.
For many managers, the reluctance to allow remote work is rooted in a desire for closer supervision rather than concerns about productivity, according to a recent study.
This conclusion comes from a randomised controlled trial conducted in China, which compared office workers who were in the office five days a week to those who worked three days a week.
The study found no significant difference in productivity between the two groups, dispelling fears that remote work leads to a drop in output.
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- The Independentlink