I need to print forms, sign them, scan them, make PDFs of them, as some states require an ink signature over a picture (or drawing) of a signature. Then, I really should shred them.
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No DocuSign available for state reporting?
Wait, so they are OK with a scan of an ink signature? What about a scan of an ink signature as a picture inserted into the document and then made into a PDF?
I never had a problem with my use of Adobeās signature function.
The last time I needed to do anything hard-copy was for a Florida rate filing where they needed an notarized autograph from meā¦which I then scanned for upload.
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I canāt remember which state filing, it was around 2016-2017 that needed a faxed copy of a paper form with a visibly raised seal from a notary. We had to lightly scribble pencil over the seal so that it clearly showed that it was raised, then fax that.
Hopefully thatās no longer required but I have no idea.
Do you mean the same government that conducted the study?
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Yes, although itās worth noting that the GAO (controlled by Congress) has refused to be reviewed by DOGE. (C.f. Elonās bias against WFH.)
Counterpoint: Trump owns commercial buildings. Weāll see some Really-The-Real-Truth from the Truth-Teller-in-Chief soon enough.
I think companies should consider converting part of their office buildings into residences. That way, the office can also be home, if a few floors away.
Instead of WFH, it would be LAO (Live-At-Office).
Well, dang. Just had a flashback to the movie, āThe Devilās Advocate.ā. Iām going to have to watch it againā¦
Add HSBC to the list now for RTO mandates.
https://www.fnlondon.com/articles/hsbc-ponders-three-day-office-policy-for-all-employees-e8809879
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My spouse just got forced from the full-time remote weāve both been for the last 5.5 years to 3 days/week in office.
Theyāre also updating their resume, as are a lot of coworkers.
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that seems like someone wants layoffs without layoffs.
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This is really why i left my prior employer. They wanted me to return to the office a few days a week. And you know, if Iād actually had an office to return to, i would have. But they had moved to āflex spaceā before the pandemic, which meant that every time i went in i had to book a desk, and couldnāt leave anything there. I mean, i had a locked drawer to leave stuff in, but i couldnāt personalize my space at all. I really hated it.
Coincidentally, having retired two years ago, Iāve just accepted a part time job thatās fully remote.
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āDue to worsening economic conditions, all personnel must start coming into the office 3 days per weekā
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welcome back to the greatest show on earth.
agree with the premise that 100% impersonal space in a workplace would feel antiseptic and unwelcoming and diminish appeal of the space for some (if not many) workers.
Last time I shifted office (post COVID) I took the opportunity to throw out 99% of all my stuff. I had accumulated a lot of old files between role changes and just being with the company for a while. I had a small stack of things from my most recent role that was mostly consultant presentations leaving very little that should have been retained for any reason. I have about a backpack of stuff at this point.
The things I like about my home office - nice warm lighting, a window that I can open, and speakers for music - canāt really have those in the office. I get walls, the corporate paint with standard furniture, and some monitors . I suppose personalizing that doesnāt really go very far, so I havenāt done much in my latest space.
Thatās interesting. Personalization of my desk is very low on my work satisfaction radar. I do like going to the same desk every day (that I go in), but that might be more likely about sameness than anything else. And consistent placement of desk/chair/monitors.
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Partnerās company has been investing a lot into AI. Partner works in internal trainings, and already all video voiceovers that used to be done by people are being done by AI. Partner estimates that in 5 years, their department will be 50% the headcount of today.
The companyās next step is to eliminate people from all routine billing calls and make them AI. Then they want to start using AI for everything that doesnāt require underwriting approval.