Work from anywhere is getting pretty contentious. The team discuss Malcolm Gladwell's recent comments on it, and the ensuing backlash, plus evaluates the approach Apple is using to attempt a hybrid work environment.

Resources we mention in the podcast:
Our own recommendations on return to office - https://billionminds.com/the-space-and-time-profile-a-new-hybrid-workplace-model-for-employers/

Microsoft report into effects of different work environments - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/uploads/prod/2021/01/NewFutureOfWorkReport.pdf

More detailed report on the Apple RTO announcement - https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/4/22961592/apple-april-11-return-office-corporate-pandemic-tim-cook

The Diary of a CEO Ep. 162
https://futureofworkexchange.com/2022/08/09/malcolm-gladwell-and-the-very-bad-remote-work-take/
Malcolm Gladwell's website

Apple Summons Employees Back to Offices Three Days A Week: https://commercialobserver.com/2022/08/apple-summons-employees-back-to-offices-three-days-a-week/

Apple employees will return to the office in September under hybrid model:
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/15/23307268/apple-hybrid-working-model-return-to-office-september

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