Gone are the days of cubicle farms and Monday-through-Friday work schedules. As early as the 2000s, workers began to benefit from the flexibility of mobile technologies such as cell phones and laptops.
Of course, the COVID-19 pandemic furthered the case for flexible work options. But that case has been building since members of Generation X entered the workforce and started calling for better work-life balance.
As many employees return to the office either full- or part-time, they are demanding a voice in when, where, and how they complete their work.