Flexibility Wins

Flexibility Wins

Flexibility wins almost every time. I think I need to thank Hanna Larsson for that opening line, but it’s sort of a universal truth. One of the things that we’ve learned from the pandemic and remote work is that people want flexibility. And...
The Perfect Coworking Space

The Perfect Coworking Space

Can you imagine the perfect coworking space for you? During the past 3 years about 40% of companies have made changes to their offices to lure people back to the office. So far it hasn’t worked. Coworking spaces have also been upping their game. With the demise...
Remote Work: Destination or Journey?

Remote Work: Destination or Journey?

The media tends to spend a lot of time on clickbait headlines around office vs remote, but what is remote work? Is it a destination or a journey? Years ago George Carlin had a comedy routine about a piece of mystery food in the back of his refrigerator. “Could...
Pushback on Return to Office

Pushback on Return to Office

The Return To Office push has presented most workers with two options. Come back to the office as indicated or find another job. Then there is what’s behind door number 3, which is taking legal action. Remote workers are not a protected class so you...
The Truth About The Office and Remote Work

The Truth About The Office and Remote Work

Sometimes I think we get sucked into a narrative that offices are bad and remote work is the answer. That’s an oversimplification and it’s not really correct. Here are a few ideas that I think are actually true: In most cases, the office of 2019 no longer...
Officewashing Anyone?

Officewashing Anyone?

Officewashing isn’t really a term yet, but I hope it becomes one. I first heard the term the other day in a comment from  Ana Lucas so if you are planning to trademark it, time may be short 😊 If you are wondering about the boring office picture...