EP 1016 Is Remote Work Remotely Working?

 Since the pandemic made work at home a thing, it has become routine for many office workers in our country.  Finally, studies are revealing that while many truly appreciate the flexibility, there are downsides when it comes to productivity, social isolation and team building. While attempts to get employees to return-to-office (RTO) are often met with howls of disapproval, the reasons given are to improve results, greater productivity, the desire to use empty office space and support more commerce in the area.  While there are many aspects of this issue we discuss on this podcast, it’s becoming clear that a consensus is building for a form of hybrid work arrangements–three days in the office and two at home, for example.  This matter has become the defining workplace argument of the decade.  Joining us to discuss it is Renee Loth, a long-time columnist for The Boston Globe and its former editorial page editor who wrote a piece called “Remote Work Made Life Easier.  It Also Made Us Rusty.’

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