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The Self-Organizing Work Environment
Remote work is not a fad or a trend, and it's self-organizing. It's the natural evolution in how work happens. We might not have seen it coming, but it is here. For those that get the concept, they are riding the wave and embracing the change. In the industrial age,...
The Office Collaboration Myth
One of the main reasons that some leaders say people need to get back to the office is because the office is a better place for collaboration. And while this is true, it's also a myth. They are comparing how we work individually versus together as opposed to the...
The Sunk Cost Fallacy of Returning to the Office
Returning to the office for many is based on a sunk cost fallacy. For those of you that haven't been acquainted with the term, a sunk cost fallacy is usually referring to decisions made based on investments that were previously made. So in this case, the argument for...
The History of the 9 to 5
The history of the 9 to 5 is important to understanding the migration to remote work. So many people are stuck in "we've always done it that way" and they don't always know the history behind it. The 9 to 5 was around for almost 200 years before Dolly Parton decided...
The Curb Cut Effect and Remote Work
Most people haven't heard of the curb cut effect, but once you know what it is, it generally makes sense. Applying it to remote work may be a first, but I think the principles are the same. The curb-cut effect was coined by Angela Glover Blackwell and is the...
The Curse of Digital Presenteeism
The concept of Presenteeism is hard wired in many company cultures. Early in, working late and always at your desk means you must be doing a great job. Fact or not, this is the standard for many leaders. It's also expected by those under them. Most of us have spent...
