Is this the end of the remote work era?

Apr 4, 2023

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It's the end of a remote work era, as employers call their employees back into offices — and workers see their power dwindling. Image: Unsplash/Thought Catalog

Juliana Kaplan

Labor and inequality reporter, Business Insider

Madison Hoff

Data Editorial Fellow, Business Insider

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'Productivity paranoia' may be one driver behind the return to the office, marking a decline for remote work opportunities. Image: Business Insider/Madison Hoff

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