There used to be a joke at IBM that the company acronym stood for “I’m By Myself.” The software giant was once a model for telecommuting, saving significant operational costs by allowing many employees to work from home. But IBM recently gave thousands of its remote employees an ultimatum: Return to the office or find a new job. Peter Cappelli, Wharton management professor and director of the school’s Center for Human Resources, joined the Knowledge@Wharton show, which airs on SiriusXM channel 111, to discuss why IBM is rethinking its remote work policy for some roles, and whether other companies could follow suit. Following are five key points from the conversation. (Listen to the full podcast at the top of this page.)
