HR Besties: Remote Doesn't Mean Flexible Anymore

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Sep 24, 2025

The hosts tackle remote work's transformation from flexibility to surveillance, questioning if the culture truly supports it. They share cringe-worthy corporate jargon, like 'getting granular,' while recounting their chaotic early remote experiences during COVID. Discussions highlight Gen Z's desire for hybrid work for better social interaction. They stress the significance of trust between leaders and employees, the need for boundaries, and the belief that remote work alone can't solve burnout or cultural issues.

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ANECDOTE

Meeting Invite That Ended A Career

Leigh recounts a coworker who sent an explicit meeting invite and was quickly terminated.
The invite was saved and shown to management, proving digital records can end careers.

INSIGHT

Remote Often Lost Its Flexibility

The hosts argue remote work no longer equals flexibility for many employees.
They say remote often shifted into surveillance and rigid expectations instead of freedom.

ANECDOTE

Early Remote Was Crisis Mode

Jamie describes starting remote work during COVID with intense, around-the-clock demands.
She notes early remote work felt like constant crisis coverage, not flexible scheduling.

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