I can answer that :)
The VAST majority of big companies in NYC want your ass warming a desk from 9 to 5. or whatever hours you work.
Do I know why? No.
It just is.
They have a friend of mine carrying her laptop to and from work IN CASE she needs to work from home if the virus breaks out badly in NYC
She is allowed to work from home one day a week ALL THE TIME.
What is the difference in that day compared to all the others.
Er, um, I uh, WHO KNOWS??! :)
managers are not taught to judge employees by results, need products etc. Many think they have to watch the employee work.
If you have three reports due this week and come in next monday with them complete, why care where the reports are done?
People who work report starting earlier. Working later. Taking breaks to take the kids to school and so on. Less gas. less wasted timer.