But here’s the guts of the issue. An employer offers a position in an office. Potential employees can either take it or reject it. But they can’t decide to take it then say they want to do it differently on terms (WFH) according to their whims. It’s that elementary.
This is a dilemma currently facing Wellington commercial property identity Chris Gollins.
For reason it’s not for anyone to question, recently Chris decided to offer a job to any tattooed dwarf seeking employment, to stand in the corner of his office foyer, wearing a tutu and with a broom handle up his bum.
To my surprise, three times the job’s been filled, only for these employees to then claim they’re “working from home”, and are standing, tutu-clad and broom handle impaled in their kitchens.
Understandably Chris is in despair. Renders suggestions re dealing with this crisis are welcome.
Sir Bob Jones is a renowned author, columnist , property investor, and former politician, who blogs at No Punches Pulled HERE - where this article was sourced.
For reason it’s not for anyone to question, recently Chris decided to offer a job to any tattooed dwarf seeking employment, to stand in the corner of his office foyer, wearing a tutu and with a broom handle up his bum.
To my surprise, three times the job’s been filled, only for these employees to then claim they’re “working from home”, and are standing, tutu-clad and broom handle impaled in their kitchens.
Understandably Chris is in despair. Renders suggestions re dealing with this crisis are welcome.
Sir Bob Jones is a renowned author, columnist , property investor, and former politician, who blogs at No Punches Pulled HERE - where this article was sourced.
5 comments:
Dear Sir Robert. The total saga of WFH has now become a major issue, that employers are afraid to address.
Sadly, here in NZ, the Unions support this style of employment, so will make it harder to "regain the high ground" in future employment domains.
I an informed that the UK has a similar problem, the Civil service being a predominate area were this occurs, such continuing issues that the UK Govt is unable to deal with.
i personally found the "modern" open plan office very difficut to work in, especasilly when all surrounding work was related.. If still in the workforce i woud invet in noise cancelling earphones. One colleague coped very well. He explained he had three daughters and had trained himsef to tune out.
Sir Bob, do you loath wfh because you are a commercial property landlord and your income and luxury lifestyle might be at risk?
If the employees employment contract does not cover WFH, then get back in the office.
Surely if the employer issues a legal, lawful and safe instruction to staff, then they must carry out that instruction and return to work wherever the employer wants.
Let's just hope the workers just refuse to work from home, next pandemic. That will be interesting.
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