What we can learn from MIT's 'hybrid' model of collaboration
Peter Hirst launched a pilot program that mixed employees in two locations with others working from home during Sloan construction 4 years ago.
Peter Hirst launched a pilot program that mixed employees in two locations with others working from home during Sloan construction 4 years ago.
"...we can create work cultures where the work gets done, and done well, while employees and firms thrive."
"As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ricochet across the country, the need for a coordinated response has never been more urgent."
"With COVID-19, as with climate, we need to explore a variety of possible futures in order to set policy."
Prof. Erin L. Kelly writes: "Working smarter includes dropping some tasks and meetings and turning off technologies from time to time."
Thomas Kochan argues that, to increase their leverage, labour groups need to redouble their efforts to make sure they are heard by customers.
"Companies keep burning out their employees — and promoting 'balance' doesn't help. Work redesign offers a better solution."
Prof. Emeritus Richard Schmalensee, reflects on his many years working on environmental policy in public service and academia.
What will the work world look like after the pandemic has passed? To discuss, Emily Rooney was joined by Robert Pozen
Prof. Thomas Malone writes: "Many of the workers in such a Digital WPA could do tasks that are desperately needed to cope with the pandemic."