A New CEO Says Employees Can’t Work Remotely After All, and They Revolt

After insurer Farmers Group told staff last year they would be remote, some sold cars or moved to new cities

Farmers Group Chief Executive Raul Vargas sees in-office work as a driver of collaboration, creativity and innovation. Photo: Farmers Group Inc

After insurance-industry company Farmers Group told employees last year that most of them would be remote workers, many made significant lifestyle changes in response to the policy. Some sold their cars, others expanded home offices or moved their families to new cities.

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