Some companies encourage return to office (while others insist)
Traffic starts to ease up after rush hour on the south loop of I-240 on June 3, 2019. For many Memphians who have been working from home, returning to the office means returning to long commutes. (Daily Memphian file)
Labor Department reports show the number of people teleworking in June was 14.4%, down from 16.6% in May as businesses nationwide require employees to return to the office.
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Rob Moore
Rob Moore covers North Mississippi for The Daily Memphian. He holds a B.A. and an M.A. in English from The University of Memphis.
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