Very different industries / jobs. I'm in digital solutions portfolio management for vertical markets. That means I look at the basket of digital solutions, software, services, and hardware that will best address the needs of the customers our sales force serves. My job is to rationalized the portfolio, making sure we have the right offerings for the market, can explain their value, and help the sales reps do their jobs. My company very strongly focuses on software and services, most of which can be implemented remotely. There are warehouse, installation, and service techs that support the hardware. Those folks obviously can't be remote. It all comes down to job description and function.Crazy….. this never meeting your boss stuff…. I can’t comprehend that. My machines can’t run themselves so I need those guys and support needs to be there when stuff needs changing. How do you remote guys load a trailer to pay for your sitting at home ass?
My last company defined three categories of job:
- 100% virtual (not assigned to an office). Typically regional sales people that don't have to to the office, but they may support dealers.
- Hybrid. Split office/home. Typically HQ employees that could do their work remotely with no impact on performance.
- On-Site. Employees who's job function requires to be in the office. Warehouse guys, repair techs, hardware Q/A, etc.