Employers are increasingly firing remote workers in 2024, driven by a push for the "Great Office Return."
A Resume Builder survey found that 90% of employers plan to return to office-based work, with many tracking attendance and firing those who resist. Companies believe in-office work boosts revenue, productivity, and culture.
However, forced returns widen the talent gap and discriminate against those unable to commute, like caregivers and disabled workers.
Successful remote-first companies like HubSpot and Airbnb offer flexible policies, showing that remote work can be effective without compromising business goals.