Clearlink CEO exposes ‘quiet quitting’ remote workers
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES — Clearlink’s CEO James Clarke made headlines for his recent remarks on remote work, claiming that many remote employees have “quietly quit” and didn’t even open their laptops for a month.
Clarke also expressed skepticism about the ability of full-time caregivers to be productive employees, stating that “only the rarest of full-time caregivers” could balance both responsibilities.
These comments come as Clearlink mandates that most Utah-based employees return to the office four days a week, despite the growing popularity of remote work.
Clarke is not the only CEO who voiced his criticism of remote work. Several CEOs, including those in the banking industry, have recently called for employees to return to the office, citing the benefits of in-person work.
However, the push for in-person work ignores many employees who have found remote work a desirable option.
Clearlink’s employees were also surprised by Clarke’s RTO mandate after the CEO said over an email sent last October that he had “no plans” to mandate in-office work and some Clearlink employees had been hired with the understanding that the company was “remote-first.”
