Work Productivity and Evolution of Work Environment

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The traditional belief that time spent in the office equates to productivity is outdated. Emphasis should be on output rather than hours worked, especially early in one's career. The company's decision to focus on understanding the evolution of customer needs led to the acquisition of LUM, a video product that promotes asynchronous communication as a more productive method. This approach to work has led to the acquisition of other companies and a desire to introduce these products to more companies. The speaker expects a widening variation in work environments, with some companies embracing new methods, while others stick to traditional approaches, thereby allowing employees to choose their preferred work environment.

The backlash against remote work is in full swing, with 90% of CEOs reportedly rewarding in-office workers with more promotions and raises. But to Scott Farquhar, co-CEO of Atlassian, that’s a big mistake — and in a just-released study, he’s got hard numbers to back him up. Scott talks with Rapid Response host Bob Safian about how the 10,000-person collaboration-software company — Australia’s premier tech startup — is defying the trend with a bold gambit called Team Anywhere. Adhering to an Atlassian core value (“no bullshit”), Scott shares insights about work flexibility, productivity, and the unexpected power of sporadic, but intentional gatherings. To prepare for the future of work, he says, business leaders need to take risks.

If you're interested in learning more from Atlassian and Scott be sure to check out "Lessons Learned," a report about how Atlassian has navigated distributed work at scale, including experiments they've run, data they've collected, and stories Atlassian employees have shared: https://www.atlassian.com/solutions/distributed/lessons-learned

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