While CBD businesses are crying foul about the loss of employees following COVID work from home (WFH) protocols, and state governments are spending millions to bribe workers to return to the CBD, a report produced on behalf of Business Western Sydney contends that people should continue to have the flexibility of working remotely once the majority of Australians are vaccinated against COVID-19.
The report suggests that employees should combine working at their main office, at home and at a co-working space within their local community. It argues that remote working can boost productivity as well as the economies of Sydney regions outside of the CBD.
Office space in locations such as Penrith, Campbelltown or Liverpool would allow western Sydney residents to hold meetings or access office equipment without a long commute…
