Episodes tagged: Remote Work

Is Free Lunch the Key to Luring Workers Back into the Office?

In this episode Steve shares news from advertising giant WPP, whose Return to Office policy has been met by significant employee pushback. Can “Free Lunch Friday” be the key to luring workers happily back into the office?

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How One Major Tech Company is Sticking with Remote Work

In this episode Steve discusses how global technology company Atlassian is sticking with remote working for its 12,000 strong workforce, even while many tech and other firms continue to call employees back to in-person working.

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Gen Z Likes Binge Watching while Working from Home – Is that a Problem?

In this episode Steve shares data from a new survey that reveals over 80% of Gen Z workers stream TV shows or movies while working from home – but is that really an issue that employers should be concerned about?

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Embracing Flexibility and Remote Work: Lessons from the Real Estate Industry

In today’s episode, Steve and Trish talk about future of work lessons learned from the real estate industry.

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New Research Shows Return to Office Mandates Increase Turnover and Slow Hiring

In this episode Steve discusses how new research on the impact of corporate Return to Office mandates has shown that the mandates increase employee turnover – especially for women and highly skilled employees, and slow down replacement hiring.

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Right to Disconnect Regulations Have Surged, but Do They Help Workers?

In this episode Steve discusses how “Right to Disconnect” laws have increased in prevalence around the world and looks at how they help and sometimes can harm workers who desire flexibility at work.

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The Evolution of Remote & Flexible Working Practices

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Gemma Dale, an experienced HR Director, academic researcher and published author on remote and flexible working, about some of the latest research, insights, data and thinking on the future of remote & flexible working practices.

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Starbucks Threatens to Fire Workers Over Return to Office Mandate

In this episode Steve discusses a return to office mandate at Starbucks could be enforced by terminating employees who refuse to comply with the three days per week in-person work requirement.

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Return to Office Mandate at Sam’s Club Costs Company a Chief Technology Officer

In this episode Steve shares how a Return to Office mandate, and a required relocation, has cost Sam’s Club its Chief Technology Officer and discusses how these mandates often act as downsizing by another name.

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Amazon Web Services CEO Believes Most Employees Prefer In-Person Working

In this episode Steve discusses Amazon’s recent return to office mandates with most Amazon workers expected to work in-person 5 days per week starting in January.

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