Episode 28: Why hybrid working isn't going to work, Bruce Daisley, Bestselling author on Better Working

Bruce Daisley formerly ran Twitter's business in EMEA, responsible for the development of Twitter in three continents. He's now bestselling author and writer on better working. In this bumper episode Bruce introduces his passion for creating a workplace where working at your company is your colleagues' favourite job – from which they take meaning, satisfaction and laughter. Discussing the timely topic of "Workplace Whys" – asking why people go to the office – and reflecting on the reason we bring people together to achieve business objectives, Bruce notes that there are challenges ahead for creating cohesion, shares reasons why he believes hybrid working isn't going to work and advocates that HR has a brilliant opportunity to conduct a 'pre-mortem'. From flexible working to the climate crisis, Bruce shares his thoughts on the role of HR and invites us to recognise 'the power of us'. Here's a snapshot of a few things we talked about: [6:00] How can we ensure people have a good day at work? [11:20] The role of meaning in work [20.10] "Workplace Whys" – why do your colleagues come to the office? [21:40] Resilience – examples in life that we can take in to work [31:10] Why hybrid working isn't going to work – the benefit of conducting a 'pre-mortem' and how HR can help [38:00] Flexible working – the change that's coming [43:44] HR and the climate crisis  [52:38] Recognising the power of us – stop thinking about me and starting think of we. Referenced resources: The Joy of Work by Bruce Daisley The Good Jobs Strategy by Zeynep Ton The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk Solo: How to Work Alone by Rebecca Seal Drawdown – solutions to climate change "I love How HR Leaders Change the World" – if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us achieve our goal, to reach more of your peers, so we can all contribute to further and faster change. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review". Be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We'll add a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you're not following, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Follow How HR Leaders Change the World today!