Rising Unemployment in Remote-Friendly Jobs Shifts Power to Employers
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Summary
The article discusses the recent rise in unemployment, particularly in occupations where remote work is prevalent, and how this trend could shift bargaining power to employers advocating for in-office work. It highlights Amazon's announcement requiring employees to return to the office five days a week, raising questions about the future of remote work post-pandemic.
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Amazon announced that its workers would need to work in person five days a week starting in January.
Could remote work, after jumping during the pandemic and holding steadily high since, go into reverse?
The recent rise in unemployment is steeper in occupations where remote work is more widespread. A continued rise could shift bargaining power towards employers who want workers to return to the office.
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