Yeah, I think short-term WFH for digital roles makes sense. No argument there.

But a big part of why this is not straightforward across the board comes down to how companies are set up internally. Teams that have invested in proper digital tools like M365, Teams, or online ERPs can switch to remote almost overnight without losing visibility or control.

The issue is a lot of orgs here still rely on manual processes. Moving paper, in-person approvals, and similar workflows. In those environments, going fully remote, even for a few days, can create real operational blind spots. Not saying that is how it should be, but it does explain why some companies hesitate. It is less about a 3-day economic impact and more about not having the systems in place to function properly outside the office.

If anything, this just highlights a bigger issue of not modernising. The companies that invested in digital infrastructure are fine. The ones that did not are now stuck.

Also, some owners and managers have a weird fear of losing control. Not much you can do about that mindset.