The Great Return: Examining the Back to Office Movement | E60

This week we dig into the complex debate around return to office mandates emerging from major companies, analyzing the pros and cons of in-person versus remote work. Getting philosophical while drawing on current events and personal anecdotes, they discuss intriguing theories about corporate motivations, evaluate how work culture and productivity suffer for fully remote teams, and explore whether moves back are driven more by employers not trusting staff or employees no longer finding meaning in work. Outline We discuss the return to office movement from big tech companies and the pros and cons of remote vs in-office We analyze theories that forcing employees back is a way for companies to trim headcount without formal layoffs We discuss how company culture and onboarding can suffer in fully remote environments, especially for younger employees Ideate about a future of hybrid working Similar Episodes: Co-working | E39

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Our podcast is about two friends separated by distance but joined by a curiosity about the world and how technology & society are evolving. From the latest in sustainable technologies to how society operates and governs itself to personal growth we bring a mixture of information and entertaining banter to your ears. Herman is a solopreneur based in Cape Town and the founder of bearblog.dev. Jason has just started his journey of entrepreneurship after many years in tech. Topics we've covered: Business, Technology, ClimateTech, Cape Town Lifestyle, Travel & Geography & Personal Development