Why Return-To-Office Push Is Stronger Than Ever
From today’s CNBC News: he Covid-19 pandemic ushered in a new way of working remotely, but even companies that initially championed the model are changing their tune. In recent months,…
CEOs and President Trump Want Workers Back in the Office
From today’s New York Times: Five years since the pandemic began, workers have grown accustomed to a script. Their bosses make return-to-office plans, which then get shelved. And then shelved…
Unexpected Lessons From 4 Years of Remote Work
From today’s Inc.: It’s been more than four years since the Covid-19 pandemic changed how and where knowledge workers interact with their workplaces. Today, we see a dynamic mix of…
Why Do Executives and Research Disagree About Hybrid Work?
From today’s New York Times: Amazon’s C.E.O., Andy Jassy, made waves last month when he demanded that all employees return to the office five days a week. The proclamation seemed…
What Young Workers Miss Without the ‘Power of Proximity’
From today’s New York Times: At least 10 times a day, Erika Becker, who works as a sales development manager at a technology company called Verkada, turns to her boss…
Twilio’s CEO Backs Remote Work as Big Tech Pushes Return-to-Office
From today’s Seattle Times: Twilio Chief Executive Officer Jeff Lawson said the company is sticking with remote work, even as many tech peers push employees to return to the office.…
What Human Behavior Tells Us About How To Get Hybrid Work Right
From today’s Forbes: There aren’t a lot of peer-reviewed studies on the benefits of climbing trees, but this rule simultaneously prohibited something potentially positive (clean fun/exploration/nature/exercise) and created animosity—making it…
Why Work Feels Dysfunctional Right Now: A Psychologist, Labor Expert, and CEO Debate
From today’s CBNC News: Dysfunction in the Covid-era workforce has reached a fever pitch. If you’ve talked to anyone about work in the last month, you’ve probably discussed quiet quitting…
Will Remote Work Make It Easier To Outsource White-Collar Jobs?
From today’s Washington Post: When offshoring methodically disemboweled the Rust Belt, white-collar Americans thrived, free to enjoy the spoils of globalization safe in the knowledge that their jobs could not…
Working At Home May Soon Include a Pay Cut
From today’s Los Angeles Times: Working from home during the pandemic became a surprising success. Many workers enjoyed a better quality of life plus savings on commuting, office wardrobe and…