Letters | Coronavirus pandemic: why home office may not work for everyone

One line from Mr Kammerer’s piece resonated with me: “Of course, every firm and industry operates differently, so what works for one is not necessarily a formula for another.”
Indeed, from the standpoint of family and social interaction, working from home allows for more flexibility, with no time lost to the daily commute. We can manage our day as we wish and achieve that much-prized work-life balance, spending more time with family members and enhancing interpersonal relationships.

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Long-term working from home could also impact pay and perks for the employee. The life balance or transport cost savings offered by such work conditions may inspire bosses to offer lower pay in exchange for the convenience. Also, as owners of companies are always profit maximisers, they may buy less in-office equipment and reduce headcount further to cut costs. With so many jobs lost to the pandemic already, this is another risk to look out for.
