Remote working: Employers should work with staff but they cannot solve traffic jams

Denis O’Brien caused a stir when he hit out at remote working. While Damien McCarthy does not concur with all of Mr O'Brien's points, he welcomes a rare voice speaking up for employers

Commuters say they’re stuck in tailbacks far longer on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays as more people travel to their workplaces midweek. Picture: iStock

As the return to work gets underway in earnest this week and the roads fill with commuters and schoolgoers, traffic snarls will be front and centre. They're especially prevalent at this dark, icy time of year. 

I often hear the argument that employers should let staff work from home on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.