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Opinion - She died in her cubicle and wasn’t found for days: Exposing myths about in-office work

Denise Prudhomme's story challenges corporate narratives about the benefits of in-office work.

The recent and tragic story of Denise Prudhomme, a 60-year-old Wells Fargo employee who was found dead at her cubicle four days after coming in to her office, challenges the prevailing narrative about the supposed social and collaborative benefits of in-person work. Organizations can enhance flexible work policies by clearly communicating expectations, scheduling in-person activities thoughtfully, leveraging technology for seamless remote collaboration and regularly seeking employee feedback. By focusing on meaningful in-person engagements and allowing remote work for tasks that do not require physical presence, companies can reduce unnecessary commuting, increase productivity and significantly improve employee well-being.

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