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Top PicksHand-picked articles, stories and ideas from the remote work community and beyond. Future of Work: Requiring workers to return to the office is a ‘doomed approach’Danielle Abril | The Washington Post Slack’s CEO Stewart Butterfield says the future of work is being dictated by workers who want more flexibility and better tech tools. Lessons from 16 Years of Working RemotelyŽeljko Filipin I have been working remotely since 2005. Recently, an intern has asked me for advice about it. I’ve decided to write a blog post. I hope the advice will be useful to a wide range of people. From people new to remote work (possibly because of COVID) to people with years of experience. Lessons From Seven Years Of Remote WorkTyler Cipriani When you’re physically disconnected from your colleagues, you have to build new skills and adapt your tactics. This is advice I wish I’d had seven years ago when I started working remotely. The State of Remote Work 2021Owl Labs A look at how U.S. employees feel about remote and hybrid work, how their behaviors have evolved since the pandemic, and how employers are adjusting to new hybrid expectations. The difficulties of policing remote workThe Economist As office life approaches some sort of new normal, remote working is here to stay. Employers enjoy cost savings as they spend less on desks and floor space. For employees the promise is of time saved: spared of their commute, they can get their work done and focus on their families and hobbies. That, at least, is the idea. But, as many a remote employee knows, the boundary between work and home life can blur. The Future of Work Is a 60-Year CareerJoe Pinsker | The Atlantic Humans may soon live to be 100, which likely means more years on the job. That could be a good thing, if we take the opportunity to redesign work. Where Are All the Gig Workers and What Are They Doing?Allison Schrager | Bloomberg The pandemic has accelerated one of the biggest changes in our labor market since the industrial evolution: independent work. Now we need policy makers to embrace it.. Workplace diversity isn’t just about equality – it’s a competitive advantageMatthew Syed | Aeon As individuals, we tend to gravitate to people who share and confirm our beliefs. But, in business, surrounding yourself with ‘yes men’ could prove to be perilous. Recent studies have shown that working in cognitively diverse groups boosts creativity and problem-solving. In-person meetings after 2 years of remote work reveal their many flawsIn-person meetings after 2 years of remote work reveal their many flaws:
- can't turn off video
- nobody has their name listed under their face
- only ~2 people can use the whiteboard at one time
How did we ever put up with this "Remote work" won't even be a term in the future. It'll just be "work"Headlines like these will fade into the abyss with time, just like the FUD around every innovation in history.
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