An internal memo at Yahoo introducing a ban on working from home has sparked a debate on whether remote working leads to greater productivity and job satisfaction or kills creativity and is just a chance to slack off.
Statistics from the US Bureau of Labour show nearly 25 per cent of full-time workers did some work at home in 2010.
"Some of the best decisions and insights come from hallway and cafeteria discussion, meeting new people, and impromptu team meetings. Speed and quality are often sacrificed when we work from home," said the memo attributed to Yahoo human resources head Jacqueline Reses.
Asked about the memo, a Yahoo spokesman said the company does not comment on internal matters.
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