Humanity Working

apples and gladwells

Season 2 Episode 11

Work from anywhere is getting pretty contentious. The team discuss Malcolm Gladwell's recent comments on it, and the ensuing backlash, plus evaluates the approach Apple is using to attempt a hybrid work environment.

Resources we mention in the podcast:
Our own recommendations on return to office - https://billionminds.com/the-space-and-time-profile-a-new-hybrid-workplace-model-for-employers/

Microsoft report into effects of different work environments - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/uploads/prod/2021/01/NewFutureOfWorkReport.pdf

More detailed report on the Apple RTO announcement - https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/4/22961592/apple-april-11-return-office-corporate-pandemic-tim-cook

The Diary of a CEO Ep. 162
https://futureofworkexchange.com/2022/08/09/malcolm-gladwell-and-the-very-bad-remote-work-take/
Malcolm Gladwell's website

Apple Summons Employees Back to Offices Three Days A Week: https://commercialobserver.com/2022/08/apple-summons-employees-back-to-offices-three-days-a-week/

Apple employees will return to the office in September under hybrid model:
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/15/23307268/apple-hybrid-working-model-return-to-office-september

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