THE enforced lockdown caused a paradigm shift in work arrangements, when almost everybody globally in non-essential services was forced to work from home (WFH).
There has been a gradual shift back towards the traditional (and some will say archaic) model of an office-bound nine-to-five grind, but many employees have become accustomed to it, citing a better work-life balance.
A simple post on X (formerly known as Twitter) by user @najlalofti seems to encapsulate that sentiment perfectly.
She shared her superior’s text message to staff to wfh due to poor weather, with the simple proviso to stay contactable and inform relevant managers. Her caption stated that this was one of the reasons that prevented her from resigning.
The post obviously resonated with many, generating 1 million views and plenty of comments.
Here is a small sample of what is being said:
Many were quick to inquire about possible vacancies at the poster’s company, while one netizen even put in an application for her spouse.
Many lamented that their current work situations were on the other extreme, with their organisations frowning on WFH.
Some shared that WFH was a complete non-starter with their companies, even in life-and-death cases.
Others shared their own experiences of similar management with a deep sense of empathy.
Quite a few pointed out that there was even no need for WFH; just some give-and-take during terrible weather would suffice.
The poster shared more messages from her superior to underline what a kind and understanding human being she is. Others agreed that such an attitude helped greatly with staff retention.
The overwhelming number of people who inquired about vacancies at the poster’s organisation highlights how WFH is perceived and valued among many employees.
It most definitely reflects well on the company, and such social media-fueled PR will certainly help it attract the best talent, not to mention breed company loyalty.
As one netizen reminded the poster, be grateful for her good fortune to work for such a considerate employer.
The comments highlight that work attitudes and priorities have shifted. Perhaps more companies need to seriously look at the many positives and benefits they can have for the organisation, not least in building company morale.
Such word-of-mouth social media also paints the organisation in a very positive light – a company that treats its staff well will most likely be an ethical entity that treats its customers well too.
Positive PR is worth its weight in gold, and so are happy and loyal staff. – June 30, 2024
