The billionaire Irish cofounders of payments company Stripe have sounded a cautionary tone in the widespread return-to-office debate, questioning a policy shift that seeks to cater to a company’s worst employees, while arguing remote work might help address a crucial productivity barrier in the U.S.
The remote vs. in-office debate turned another corner last month, when JPMorgan Chase announced its approximately 317,000 employees would be forced to return to the office full-time starting in March. In a feisty town hall, CEO Jamie Dimon lashed out at remote work, alleging “the abuse that took place was extraordinary,” while dismissing a petition against the RTO mandate.
