What kind of propaganda is this nonsense?

Not only does Mr. Rattner seem distressed about Americans lack of enthusiasm around work following the COVID-19 pandemic (because we all know that was a healthy experience for us all), he glorifies China’s 996 policy as “extraordinary” work ethic. Never mind the mental health implications, negative effects on family life (and population growth), or even just simple human happiness.

So U.S. office occupancy is low? So what? I don’t see any statistics offered on workplace productivity, which is undoubtably a stronger measure of success. Probably because it would counter-act his argument. For example:

💡 A study by Standford of 16,000 workers over 9 months found that working from home increase productivity by 13%
💡 77% of those who work remotely at least a few times per month show increased productivity, with 30% doing more work in less time and 24% doing more work in the same period of time.
💡 Prodoscore reports an increase in productivity by 47% since March of 2020 (compared to March and April 2019).

Not to mention the recent success of the 4-day week as a huge trial in the UK revealed that 92% of companies who tried it out are keeping their 4-day week.

However much success Mr. Rattner has had over the years (many congratulations), his outlook on the future of work is limited, restrictive, and can only hold the U.S. back from the economic growth and prosperity that he so craves.
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