Elon Musk’s Recent Announcement Sparks Debate

Over the past few weeks, the debate on remote work has become more intense. Of note, Tesla CEO Elon Musk told employees they could continue their hybrid work arrangements if they spend at least 40 hours a week in the office. This was, of course, a tongue-in-cheek way of telling employees they wouldn’t be working from home anymore. In fact, Musk emphasized that those 40 hours must be at the main Tesla office and not at a satellite location.

Musk isn’t alone, as other founders and managers have voiced a similar sentiment. 

Over the past two years, remote work has become more and more controversial. For most startups, it was clear that if a job offer included the requirement to be in the office full time, the likelihood of a candidate accepting was nearly zero.

At the same time, many managers I’ve spoken with believe that employees will…