Kimberly Shells

Kimberly Shells, a senior director at Gartner specializing in HR practices, discusses the pitfalls of rigid return-to-office policies. She emphasizes the importance of flexibility and employee autonomy, revealing research on worker preferences for autonomy and belonging. Shells advocates for personalized strategies that include offsite team-building and support services like on-site childcare to enhance workplace culture. She believes that tailored approaches can boost productivity and collaboration, making work environments more inclusive and engaging.