The Intelligence from The Economist Homework: the future of the office
Sep 14, 2020
Anne Rowe, Obituaries editor at The Economist, sheds light on the haunting legacy of Comrade Doik, a key Khmer Rouge official whose remorseful transformation captivates listeners. The discussion also delves into the pandemic's impact on work culture, revealing employees’ preference for remote work over traditional office settings. While exploring the environmental benefits of less commuting, they also touch upon the surprising decline of flu cases in Australia and New Zealand due to lockdown measures.
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Working From Home Experiment
- Many workers are resisting returning to the office after the pandemic.
- They claim to be happier and more productive at home.
Work-From-Home Productivity
- Initial findings suggest the work-from-home experiment has been surprisingly successful.
- Economists haven't found rigorous productivity measures, but people report higher productivity.
Office Creativity
- An MIT study examined innovation across campus buildings.
- Results were mixed; proximity's impact on innovation remains unclear.