Work From Home Meets Labor Day, Cook’s Apple A Hard Sell

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it’s off to work we go. Or not.

For Americans the last day of summer is and always has been Labor Day, the first Monday of the month, this year September 5th. The following Monday traditionally has been the first post-summer day in the office. That day is today. It is also the day many employers have drawn their red lines – return to the office, or find work elsewhere. That’s not as scary a threat these days as it once was. After all, when there are two job openings for every job seeker, and employers are paying applicants to show up for interviews.