Hybrid Chats

Delve into the strategies for supporting new talent within a hybrid framework, the implications of inequity, and how innovative companies are navigating these challenges.In this episode of Hybrid Chats, John and Irina delve into:Australian Financial Review's insights on the impact of RTO mandates on firm performance and employee job satisfaction, proposing thresholds for hybrid work eligibilityLinkedIn’s data revealing the mismatch between employee preferences for work locations and the available job supplyCal Newport's analysis in the Atlantic on how hybrid work could increase administrative overheadMcKinsey's latest findings on implementing effective hybrid work models, focusing on the success factorsThe unexpected benefits of remote work, as discussed in The Guardian, including healthier eating habits, reduced home burglaries, and shifts in economic activity to the suburbs

Dive into how remote work transforms business with insights from Atlassian, Bank of America, and more on shaping the future of work flexibility.In this episode of Hybrid Chats, John and Irina delve into:Atlassian’s insights from 1000 days of distributed work, revealing significant boosts in employee connection and company performanceThe Flex Report’s findings on remote work in the UK, showcasing better flexibility and hybrid work structures compared to the USBank of America’s strategic reduction of office space, reflecting a broader trend in reevaluating workplace needsUnleash’s report on the emergence of the ‘flexetariat’ highlighting the stabilization of remote work trends and the competitive advantage of flexibilityThe personal and professional challenges of hyper-growth at LinkedIn, emphasizing the importance of leadership empathy and the evolving landscape of talent acquisition

Dive into the Flex Report findings on revenue in flexible work models, WeWork's office space evolution, the shifting management roles, and the post-pandemic 'hermit' economy.In this episode of Hybrid Chats, John and Irina delve into:The Flex Report, revealing a significant link between fully flexible work arrangements and revenue growthInsights from the Capella Quarterly Report on the gap between hybrid work policies and employee adherence The implications of WeWork's bankruptcy on the evolving landscape of office spaces The Economist's analysis of "hermit" behavior post-pandemic and its economic impactDiscussions around the evolving role of management in remote work settings from The Economist's Boss Class podcast series

Unravel WFH growth, Nvidia vs Roblox's stances, and the echo chambers in hybrid work. John and Irina explore Nick Bloom's insights and the pressing gender debate.In this episode of Hybrid Chats, John and Irina delve into:Nick Bloom's latest monthly WFH report, underscoring a whopping 5-fold increase in remote work days since 2019The curious narrative of the five-day office week being declared 'dead', and what the nationwide occupancy rate truly impliesThe weighty topic of remote and hybrid work's implications for women, discussing potential disparities in career growthThe contrasting views of Nvidia and Roblox on hybrid work models: Does allowing full remote flexibility really trump a 3-day office mandate?The danger of echo chambers in today's discourse on remote work, emphasising the need for open dialogue between remote and in-office advocates

Can data be trusted? We scrutinise expert views, debunk myths about remote productivity, and discuss groundbreaking predictions for the future of remote work.In this episode of Hybrid Chats, John and Irina delve into:Nick Bloom's perspective on the future trajectory of remote work, as featured in The EconomistGleb Tsipurski's article challenging the narrative that remote workers are juggling two jobs, and presenting Federal Reserve data as evidenceA report on burnout rates in office vs. remote workers, as revealed by the 2023 Global Life-Work SurveyThe concept of a 4-day workweek, examining its potential benefits and pitfallsIntriguing predictions for the future of remote work, including green-conscious work models, remote visas, and remote retreats

The UK's new Flexible Working bill and Slack's report shape the 2023 work landscape. John and Irina analyze how these affect your flexibility options.In this episode of our Hybrid Chats, John and Irina discuss:The top 5 benefits of working from home, according to Nick BloomThese Incentives Can Help Get Workers Back To The Office The reworked UK Flexible Working billSlack report on State of Work 2023

From Stanford's latest economic policy research to Fortune's bold claims, explore the clashing perspectives on ideal work models. How do they impact your choices?In this episode of our Hybrid Chats, John and Irina discuss:A study by the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research authored by Nick Bloom, Jose Maria Barrero, and Steven J. DavisAn article in Fortune, titled "The forced return to the office is the definition of insanity"Is your workplace ready for flexible work? A survey by McKinsey offers cluesHere's Why So Many Companies Are Losing Employees Shortly After OnboardingHow Flexible Work Will Give Your Business the Biggest AdvantageDesperate to Get Employees Back Into the Office, Companies Experiment With New TacticsSmall Businesses Are Pioneering the Four-Day WorkweekThe hottest new perk in tech is freedomThe Next Crisis Will Start With Empty Office Buildings

John and Irina debate the true benefits of WFH according to Nick Bloom and how companies are incentivizing office returns. Make your stand.In this episode of Hybrid Chats, John and Irina discuss:Nick Bloom's monthly work-from-home research A LinkedIn survey on work preferences RTO does not magically improve collaboration HubSpot stats on their remote employees' engagement and productivitySubstance abuse issues for RTO folks Productivity declining last 5 quarters 

Is the rush to get back to the office insane? What's behind the 4-day workweek trend? John and Irina unpack these questions with Fortune and Stanford research.In this episode of Hybrid Chats, John and Irina discuss:The Truth About the Office and Why Your People are Resisting Return Working from home is less healthy than you think WFH is a game changer for disabled workers in The Hustle JPMorgan asks senior bankers to return to office for five days a week How the great home working experiment fell apart Zoom Acquires Workvivo in a Move to Bolster Employee Experience

Explore the contradictions of remote work, from declining productivity to substance abuse issues, and why some managers are skeptical. Insights from LinkedIn and Nick Bloom.In this episode of Hybrid Chats, John and Irina discuss: PwC Hopes and Fears research2022 Gensler workplace researchNick Bloom’s latest work-from-home survey dispatchAmerican insurance company Allstate's treatment of each employee as if they are a customer CNBC article questioning the three-day-in-the-office unwritten written rule World Economic Forum's Good Work Framework, which puts flexibility as a main pillar. 

Dive into why employees resist office returns and the surprising health impacts of WFH. John and Irina bust popular myths and discuss surprising research.In this episode of Hybrid Chats, we introduce the series and discuss:The WFH Research from March 2023Why Chief executives David Solomon (Goldman Sachs), James Gorman (Morgan Stanley) and Jamie Dimon (JPMorgan) never fully embraced remote workRemote workers are working more weekend hoursAndy Jassy's memo to Amazon employees