Darian Woods

Darian Woods, an economist and reporter from NPR's The Indicator podcast, dives into the hot topic of Return-to-Office (RTO) mandates. He discusses how major companies like Uber and JP Morgan Chase are navigating the balance between productivity and employee preferences. Woods highlights the psychological impact of remote work and how flexibility can lead to higher company growth rates. The conversation also touches on the evolving nature of work and the struggle between traditional office expectations and the desires of younger workers for adaptable arrangements.