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Out of Office
The Big Problem and Bigger Promise of Working from Home
Book • 2021
Anne Helen Petersen and Charlie Warzel's "Out of Office" delves into the complexities of remote work, challenging the initial utopian visions.
The book explores the unexpected consequences of working from home, such as increased workload and blurring boundaries between professional and personal life.
It examines the performative aspects of remote work, where employees feel compelled to constantly prove their productivity.
The authors offer insightful analysis of the societal shifts brought about by the pandemic and the need for a more sustainable work-life balance.
Ultimately, the book advocates for a reimagining of workplaces that prioritize employee well-being and foster a healthier relationship between work and life.
The book explores the unexpected consequences of working from home, such as increased workload and blurring boundaries between professional and personal life.
It examines the performative aspects of remote work, where employees feel compelled to constantly prove their productivity.
The authors offer insightful analysis of the societal shifts brought about by the pandemic and the need for a more sustainable work-life balance.
Ultimately, the book advocates for a reimagining of workplaces that prioritize employee well-being and foster a healthier relationship between work and life.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
Written by Anne Helen Peterson and Charlie Warzel to discuss remote work, its problems, and potential.

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