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The case for working from home: Commentary

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The Yahoo logo is displayed in front of the Yahoo headquarters on July 17, 2012 in Sunnyvale, Calif.

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by Tim Sniffen
Marketplace for Thursday, March 7, 2013
"An Open Letter to Yahoo! CEO, Marissa Mayer"

Since she made the announcement a few weeks ago, there's been a big debate about Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer's decision to force all employees to work on-site. Some have argued that working at home doesn't hamper productivity, others say the ban isn't such a big deal.

Writer Tim Sniffen has his reasons for opposing the work-at-home ban. Listen to the full audio to hear his letter to Mayer.

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DR - Mar 7, 2013

Perhaps the commenter has made a case for himself. But it's not about what's best for him; it's about what's best for Yahoo.

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rrchapman - Mar 7, 2013

As a person working from home who has a motorcycle with BREGO for a license plate, I about lost it with the reference to Rivendell. Bravo for understanding the work-at-home geek.

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Joe in Sacramento - Mar 7, 2013

Here's a tip: If you are going to do a segment that adds nothing to a discussion about working from home, at least have it be funny.

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