Elon Musk Bans Remote Work at Tesla & SpaceX

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JUN 2022

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story last updated JAN 31

The Spin

Narrative A

Working from home and hybrid work will be the organizational legacy of COVID. Only 4% of employers advocate forcing employees to return to the office full-time. As employees have gained the upper hand in a tight labor market, employers like Musk who demand a full return to the office will only fuel the Great Resignation.

Narrative B

With Tesla facing stiff competition from other auto manufacturers, Musk knows that the best innovation occurs in face-to-face meetings. His policy also ensures that only the most loyal of employees choose to remain on the team. Developing an in-person company culture has meaningful effects on employee retention, and Musk is getting ahead of the curve.

Metaculus Prediction

Public Figures

Elon Musk

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