File 20: In today’s file, the team will discuss the future of work, namely the changes to where and how we’ll work, in the not too distant future. In an effort to lighten up the topic, we let AI draft the outline for this file. Jason and Molley haven’t seen the outline. We’ll see where the machine takes us!
Companies Will Adapt to Remote Work to Survive?
There’s been a lot of chatter about the return-to-office trend. How will this affect the workforce? Molley suggests that top talent may decide to seek other companies allowing its teams at least some work-from-home flexibility. Jason’s company, CrowdSouth, has decided to let everyone work from home, although they have periodic, internal, in-person meetings. Client meetings are also generally held in-person. Some employees do enjoy coming into the office and interacting with colleagues. While he understands the advantages of being able to stay home, there are many jobs that can’t be done that way.
One of the compromises (or sacrifices) we’ve made is giving up that traditional 9-5 work day. Working from home often results in work being done throughout the day and night.
As an HR professional, Jamie admits not walking through the office environments makes it more difficult for her to get a sense of the way employees are interacting. It makes it more of a challenge to understand how the culture is actually working. Remote work also makes it more difficult to form those bonds with colleagues. Companies are required to be more intentional about how they maintain productivity and cultivate a positive experience.
Molley notes that if we were to return to the office, it may help to reestablish boundaries for everyone. This may help to better define when someone is “on” and when they’re “off.” That line has gotten blurred over the past several years. Jason explains how the work being done is more difficult for managers to accurately track. Members of his team may decide to work more at night or to take longer lunch breaks.
While it may be okay for some organizations, it may present more of a challenge for others. For instance, because the employees don’t have that face-to-face interaction
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