Coffee Badging
Coffee Badging is a recent trend in the workplace that has arisen in response to the return-to-office(RTO) mandates implemented by some companies after the COVID-19 pandemic. It involves employees briefly showing up at the office, typically just long enough to grab a coffee and clock in, before returning home to work remotely for the rest of the day. Think of it as a subtle protest against mandatory office presence. It's a way for employees to "badge in" and fulfill the minimum requirement of physically being in the office, while still enjoying the flexibility and productivity of remote work. Here are some key points about coffee badging: Motivation being- Resistance to RTO mandates: Employees who prefer the flexibility and autonomy of remote work might engage in coffee badging as a subtle protest against mandatory office returns. Work-life Balance: Work and personal commitments can be challenging in the office environment. Coffee Badging allows social interaction and th...