Rapid Response: What’s wrong with the remote vs. in-office debate? w/Atlassian co-CEO Scott Farquhar
Masters of Scale
The Importance of Deliberate Togetherness in the Workplace
Building social bonds through deliberate togetherness in the workplace is crucial for teamwork, but it doesn't necessitate being in the office every day. Research showed that intentional gatherings significantly increased the sense of connection among coworkers and the company, unlike merely being in the office daily. Surprisingly, the positive effects of intentional togetherness gatherings lasted between three to five months before returning to baseline, suggesting that getting together four to six times a year could maintain a high level of connectedness without the need for daily in-office presence.
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