Even some CEOs who previously praised the flexibility of remote work have backpedaled, telling workers to comply with RTO mandates. Some are tracking attendance and firing employees who don't comply.

Having remote employees who are under orders to stay home — and are terrified of losing their jobs — also helps boost meeting attendance. In regular times, remote workers are as likely as ...

It comes after the government held a consultation on plans to allow remote attendance and to allow proxy voting. While councillors in North Yorkshire supported taking part in meetings from home ...