HR rejects WFH for surgery. A stark reminder companies value control over humanity. Output be damned, butts must be in seats.
FO Take · Score 15
The farce of presenteeism endures. Denying remote work for a recoverable surgery exposes the rotten core of corporate culture: control, not productivity, reigns supreme. This isn't about flexibility, it's about power. Companies demand subservience, disguising it as "company policy". The cost is human dignity. When will we collectively reject this corporate theatre?
The strongest counter
Some roles demand physical presence or in-office collaboration for peak performance. HR must balance individual needs with broader team dynamics and operational requirements, especially when surgery recovery might impact focus.
