[Newsletter] What’s Really Behind Big Tech’s Return-to-office Mandates?

November 18, 2024

Hey there!

This week, we’re sharing some interesting reads:

• How working from home can help teams connect better.
• What’s really behind the push for office returns in Big Tech.
• The biggest changes in remote work this year.
• And a fun fact: working from home means 24 extra minutes of sleep a day.

Grab your coffee, and let’s dive in,

Vic

Our Favorite Articles 💯

How WFH Can Actually Strengthen Bonds Between Coworkers (HBR)

Working from home strengthens bonds through intentional communication, creative digital tools, and skipping awkward kitchen chats—who knew remote was so social? ​Read on​.

What’s Really Behind Big Tech’s Return-to-office Mandates? (Decoder)

Is productivity the goal, a sneaky layoff strategy, or something else at play? ​Listen/read here​.

The Year In Remote Work—2024’s Biggest Shifts (Forbes)

2024 saw remote work evolve with hybrid models, tech upgrades, and a focus on well-being. ​Learn more​.

Homeworkers Get 24 More Minutes Of Sleep A Day (BBC)

Working from home means an extra 24 minutes of sleep and more time for exercise: skipping the commute is the ultimate life hack. ​Check it out​.

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