Given the nearly universal acceptance of remote work, there has to be some underlying reasons why some companies are pushing back against it.
You’d also want to be the first one in the morning and the last person to walk out the door in the evening. Leave voicemails, send texts and emails super early in the morning, late at night and on weekends, I’d advise. It shows that you’ve been hustling. Tell the boss of everything you're doing and make sure they’re aware of your Herculean efforts. It sounds sad, but you need to stand out to get noticed.
In their hearts, they know that they may not really be needed. The company could easily carve out a large swath of these busybodies and save a fortune. That’s why they’re panicking. They’ll have to find a new job, and that’s not a rosy prospect. It's easier to push back on the remote trend and fight to keep the pre-virus status quo. Major corporations have invested small fortunes in purchasing, leasing and refurbishing office space.