Companies committed to hybrid work are now adjusting their approaches as they welcome employees back to the office. With summer in full swing, offices are gradually reopening. Last year, tech giants like Google and Facebook assured their teams they could work remotely indefinitely, inspiring smaller firms to adopt similar plans. However, the question remains: are these companies delivering on their promises of hybrid work?
This concern hit home last week when my boyfriend and I planned a well-deserved beach getaway for mid-July. His workplace is set to implement a hybrid model starting July 6, allowing remote work for part of the holiday. However, when he sought confirmation from his manager, he faced unexpected resistance. His request for remote days required approval from higher-ups, which was surprising since he had been working from home without issue for the past 16 months. This made us ponder the true definition of a
