The COVID pandemic forced people to work from home and left many questioning the value of going back into the office. Employee surveys suggest that most workers want to retain some form of remote work, either full-time or hybrid. In response to this shift, large companies like Twitter, Slack, and Salesforce have announced new hybrid work plans. It seems that fully working on-site is a thing of the past.
There are many emotional, societal, and environmental benefits to remote working. No longer are employees tied to city centers with higher costs of living and reduced travel will lower greenhouse gas emissions. There are also benefits to companies, with some research suggesting that remote workers are more productive. Yet, challenges like Zoom fatigue and team collaboration exist. How do organizations navigate this new normal?
Mike and Yael speak with Roshni Raveendhran, Assistant Professor of Business Administration at UVA Darden. Roshni's research focuses on understanding the future of work. She examines how technological advancements influence organizational actors, workplace practices and the management of employees. In doing so, she develops insights about how organizations can effectively integrate novel technologies into the workplace to manage their employees and address the changing nature of work.
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