As Google workers head back to the office, the hybrid work schedule that includes remote work, seems to be the latest take on 'new normal.'
on Monday, led the way for large Bay Area corporations to bring employees back into their office workspaces and many are likely to follow. But, employees will have a very big say about which workdays will work for them or, as many already have, seek other more remote-friendly bosses.
Google, now more than just a search engine, wants as many people as possible to return to the office full time. On Monday morning we saw very little activity. That may be because, Google employees may choose so-called hybrid work: two days at home, three days in the office. Debra Mugani Monroe owns a staffing agency for temps and full-timers. "I think this is becoming a trend. I just talked with another client who's starting one of our temps on the 11th, but they say, starting the 18th because all of their employees are going to be working Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. And, Monday and Friday remote," said Monroe.For more than a year, the Bay Area Council, a consortium of major employers, have been polling their members.
Labor Lawyer Michael Bernick, Former EDD Director says, employers asking for voluntary returns have had very little success. "Through March, the return rate was 31% here in San Francisco; 31% of the pre-level, the lowest, by the way, of all the metropolitan areas in the United States. San Jose wasn't much higher," said Bernick. Google has its work cut out for it. "They're not saying full time.
Former Google human resources director Lazlo Bock has said hybrid workers, will be at a disadvantage when it comes to pay raises and promotions as those in the office full time. "I think people understand they must be fair, but I wonder what the reality will be like," said recruiter Monroe. Google has denied this but declined to do an interview or send a statement.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New Google Docs style suggestions make writing so much easierNew Google Docs style suggestions will help you write better by pointing out issues with active voice, inclusive words, and more.
Read more »
The Ex-Google CEO Inside the White House Science OfficeEven as the politics of tech have changed, Eric Schmidt’s influence within Democratic administrations has remained steady. But do his connections cross an ethical line?
Read more »
Common Google Chromecast issues and how to fix them | Digital TrendsThe Chromecast is a wonderful device, but sometimes they run into problems that can drive you nuts. Here we look at how to solve some common Chromecast issues.
Read more »
The Friendship That Made Google HugeCoding together at the same computer, Jeff Dean and Sanjay Ghemawat changed the course of the company—and the Internet.
Read more »
3 Google Docs features you didn't know you neededGoogle usually announces big updates, but some Docs functionalities inevitably fly under the radar. Here are some you might have missed.
Read more »
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt on Working With Steve Jobs, Handling Criticism and Finding His Management StyleFormer Google CEO and Alphabet chairman Eric Schmidt gets personal about finding success, working with Steve Jobs, his biggest mistake at Google and handling criticism.
Read more »