Is the working from home era over?
Many companies are calling staff back to the office
An episode of the The Global Story podcast, hosted by BBC World Service, titled "Is the working from home era over?" was published on February 7, 2025 and runs 25 minutes.
February 7, 2025 ·25m · The Global Story
Summary
Many companies are calling staff back to the office for more or all of the working week. When the Covid-19 pandemic upended the usual way of doing business around the world, most firms were forced to change their typical operating practices, allowing employees to work remotely where possible. But what may have looked like a permanent revolution at one stage is becoming a distant memory for some workers.Host Caitríona Perry talks to the BBC’s employment correspondent Zoe Conway and Stanford University economics professor Nicholas Bloom about whether working remotely for all or part of the week is better for business efficiency, and why some employers are calling time on the practice.The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at [email protected] You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.Producers: Tom Kavanagh, Peter Goffin and Laurie KalusSound engineers: Mike Regaard, Stephen Bailey and Annie SmithAssistant editor: Sergi Forcada FreixasSenior news editor: China Collins
Episode Description
Many companies are calling staff back to the office for more or all of the working week. When the Covid-19 pandemic upended the usual way of doing business around the world, most firms were forced to change their typical operating practices, allowing employees to work remotely where possible. But what may have looked like a permanent revolution at one stage is becoming a distant memory for some workers.
Host Caitríona Perry talks to the BBC’s employment correspondent Zoe Conway and Stanford University economics professor Nicholas Bloom about whether working remotely for all or part of the week is better for business efficiency, and why some employers are calling time on the practice.
The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at [email protected] You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.
Producers: Tom Kavanagh, Peter Goffin and Laurie Kalus
Sound engineers: Mike Regaard, Stephen Bailey and Annie Smith
Assistant editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas
Senior news editor: China Collins
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