In many developed countries today, flexible work arrangements—such as remote work or flexible hours—have shifted from a rare privilege to a common benefit. However, there are signs that some companies are once again mandating full-time returns to the office, citing improved collaboration and corporate culture. Meanwhile, employees broadly believe that having autonomy over where and when they work significantly boosts productivity and life satisfaction. Faced with this divergence, do you think companies should prioritize their own operational efficiency when deciding on work models, or should they prioritize respecting employees' autonomy over how they work? Please articulate your position, providing specific reasons and examples to support it.
IELTS Writing Task 2 Band Descriptors
Task Response: Address all parts of the task, present a clear position, support ideas with evidence
Coherence and Cohesion: Logical paragraphing, clear progression, appropriate linking devices
Lexical Resource: Wide range of vocabulary, accurate and natural collocations
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Variety of sentence structures, error-free grammar
Overall band score is 0-9, each criterion weighted equally.
Answering Tips
Spend 5 minutes planning your position and main arguments
Use the structure: Introduction - Body 1 - Body 2 - Concession - Conclusion
Develop each body paragraph with: topic sentence + explanation + example + summary
Use a variety of linking words, avoid repetition
Reserve 5 minutes at the end to check grammar and spelling