An emerging gender divide in remote work protocols shows that more men are returning to the office compared to women. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol's mandate for employees to be in-office underscores this trend. A recent Labor Department survey indicates that 34% of men worked from home in 2023, decreasing to 29% in 2024, while women consistently reported 36%. Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom expressed concern over the impact of this disparity on women's career trajectories, with his data showing a 3.3 percentage point difference in workplace attendance since 2022.
A focus on in-office attendance amidst a corporate return-to-office trend shows a growing gender divide, with men returning more frequently than women, affecting career advancement opportunities for women.
According to a new Labor Department survey, 34% of employed men reported working from home in 2023, while a steady 36% of women maintained remote work habits in both 2023 and 2024.
Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom raised concerns about the implications of a gender gap in office attendance, noting that it risks leaving women behind in terms of career progression.
Bloom's research shows a difference of 3.3 percentage points in work-from-home rates, which has doubled since 2022, indicating a concerning trend in workplace dynamics.
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