The Modern People Leader: Forward-Thinking HR

187 - WFH data & the 4-day workweek: Nick Bloom (Stanford Economist & Co-Founder of wfhresearch.com)

Jun 25, 2024

Nick Bloom, Stanford Economist & Co-Founder of wfhresearch.com, discusses managing in a hybrid environment, WFH data points, benefits of being in office, and the four versions of the 4-day workweek. He also predicts future work trends and shares the weird things he's researching next.

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The importance of managing in a hybrid work environment for effective leadership.

Insights on work from home data points and the benefits of being in office.

Exploring the four versions of the 4-day workweek and its potential future impact.

Predictions for the next 10-15 years in the evolving landscape of work and research.

Deep dives

Changing Work Trends

Hybrid work arrangements have become a prevalent trend in the workforce post-pandemic, allowing for increased flexibility and work-life balance. The rise of super commuters, online shopping, and the impact on cities are notable outcomes of this shift.

Effective Hybrid Work Coordination and Performance Reviews

01:25

Hybrid vs Fully Remote Work: Finding the Right Balance

01:13

Student Perspectives on Remote Work

00:48

Work from Home Growth Analysis

00:54

Intro

2min

Personal Good News, Return-to-Office Mandates, and Remote Work Shift

5min

Evolution of Work Patterns and HR Strategy Post-Pandemic

20min

Exploring Different Versions of a Four-Day Workweek

23min

Career Paths in Computer Science and STEM Fields

5min

Transition to Remote Working, Data Perspective, and Workplace Culture Certification

4min

Nick Bloom, Stanford Economist & Co-Founder of wfhresearch.com, joined us on The Modern People Leader.

We talked about the state of WFH, managing in a hybrid environment, the four versions of the 4-day workweek, and what’s coming next for Nick.

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(1:13) Good news stories

(3:47) Great Place To Work’s research on RTO mandates

(5:05) Nick’s story

(7:24) HR is now the center of action

(10:15) Work from home data points

(16:48) The benefits of being in office

(21:04) Is it career limiting to be fully remote when the rest of your team is hybrid?

(24:24) Managing in a hybrid environment

(29:03) The four versions of the 4-day workweek

(31:24) How far away are we from the magic version of the 4-day workweek?

(39:30) Nick’s predictions for the next 10-15 years

(44:40) The weird and wonderful things Nick is researching next

(48:16) Rapid fire questions

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The Modern People Leader: Forward-Thinking HR

187 - WFH data & the 4-day workweek: Nick Bloom (Stanford Economist & Co-Founder of wfhresearch.com)

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