The Crucial Voice Missing From The End of Remote Work Conversation

And why we still might not hear from them.

The Battle for Remote Work — Ongoing or Over?

Despite numerous viruses circulating and ongoing proxy wars around the globe, one of the most significant battles being waged in the fall of 2022 is over the end of remote work.

Or the resolute continuation of WFH with workers continuing to exert newfound power in the job market.

Or everyone quitting every job and the world economy collapsing.

Clearly the narrative changes based on who you follow, what data they interpret (or misinterpret) and who distributes this message.

You’ll hear input from pundits, CEOs, academics and influencers.

They’ll reference studies, obscure economic concepts and (especially) gut feelings to support their point of view.

The media’s largest publishers will give them a megaphone to reach the audience they hope to inspire — or enrage.

Missing from this (increasingly one-sided) debate is one kind of source: Remote workers themselves.

Don’t believe me?

I conducted an informal literature review (AKA Googling) to get an idea what the predominant narrative is as of November 2022.