Balancing In-Person and Remote Work for Optimal Productivity

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CEOs and companies advocate for a hybrid work model where employees come into the office three days a week, allowing for a balance between in-person collaboration and remote focus. This approach is beneficial for boosting creativity, connectivity, and mentoring, while also providing time for focused work and eliminating the commute. Leaders like Andy Jassy of Amazon are adopting this model, recognizing the value of both in-person and remote work for overall productivity and team cohesion.

It's Part 2 of our Future of Work series. Kara and Scott chat with Stanford economics professor and the "Guru of Remote Work," Nick Bloom. Bloom explains why he thinks flexible work has been good for both employees and companies, and why he believes it will increase in the coming years. He also shares a few predictions.

Follow Nick at @I_Am_NickBloom

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