In-Office, Hybrid, or Remote— What’s the Best Environment?

This episode of “Evolving Your Workplace After Hours” features hosts Carol Schultz and Rob Swymer analyzing the complexities of workplace models and leadership. They discuss a recent report that highlights how there's no perfect working model be it fully in-office, remote, or hybrid setups. The conversation emphasizes organizational health and the fact that leaders must focus on a purpose-driven work environment while providing mentorship and skills development. 

Rob puts his focus on the human aspect of business and brings up how the pandemic has ingrained a sense of comfort in remote working which has possibly affected human connection. He says we’re experiencing a "mental health pandemic" that necessitates a different leadership style, centered on human connection and genuine purpose. Rob compares the concept of catering to individual employee needs to parenting different children according to their unique needs and strengths.  

This episode of the podcast critiques the one-size-fits-all mandates from companies like JP Morgan Chase and Amazon, instead suggesting that successful leadership and workplace satisfaction stem from a shared purpose and personal connections. Both hosts call attention to the importance of honest communication and organizational alignment. They argue that this focus will cultivate a positive work culture that inspires and engages employees, ending the debate over physical versus remote workplaces. 

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Find more information about our host Carol Schultz and her company at Vertical Elevation, LinkedIn, and YouTube.  

Find more information about our cohost Rob Swymer and his company at Rob Swymer, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram.