GLN 2023 - "TBD"About - Work from Anywhere

[Paul Terlemezian]

Work From Anywhere "TBD"

• impact on organizational culture {how to retain it? or, does it need to change/should it change? 
• impact on employee experience {multi-generational implications, technology implications, manager capability implications...}
• impact on creativity {generative or degenerative?}
• impact on learning, knowledge sharing, professional development {who, what, where, when, how?}
• impact on productivity {outcomes vs. activities? measures? manager capability?}
• impact on sustainability {employee retention and sustainability of core knowledge/continuity of customer experience, etc. ;  carbon footprint reduction or dilution? i.e large periodic gatherings vs. daily commute; shared working space options}

Session Leader: Michelle Prince

Format: TBD by Michelle and the participants as the session is conducted.

Topic: GLN 2023 - "TBD"About - Work From Anywhere
Time: Nov 29, 2023 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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[Paul Terlemezian]

I look forward to this conversation - each topic could be a session on its own.

Why? What outcome would we desire? Is an outcome necessary? Let's learn from what others think?

Might there be a DoAbout lurking in this list?

[Michelle Prince]

I look forward to our Work From Anywhere (WFA) discussion/debate :-)

Many companies are ordering their people to return to the office full time and 'blaming' reduced productivity and employee disengagement. Some experts claim that this is a myth, that WFA does not necessarily reduce productivity or engagement.  Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

https://fortune.com/2023/09/25/return-to-office-mandates-see-where-...

According to Gallup, 52% of companies are offering some type of hybrid work schedules to allow people to WFA. Some are mandating what days they are required to be in the office. Some companies are allowing more choice about which days to be in the office.  Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

https://www.gallup.com/workplace/511994/future-office-arrived-hybri...

There probably isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. What is the real issue? Have senior leaders thought holistically about this? 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jenamcgregor/2023/11/14/companies-with...

What are your thoughts and opinions about the questions posed for us? I hope we can have a lively, respectful debate/discussion about the topic. See you then! 

Michelle

[Paul Terlemezian]

Must there be one solution for everyone?

Who decides?

Who is willing to be accountable for the decision? To whom?

[Michelle Prince]

Great questions Paul!

[Michelle Prince]

https://hrexecutive.com/remote-first-how-3-major-firms-are-making-i...

[Paul Terlemezian]

Michelle - this was a terrific conversation - because the topic was interesting and because you facilitated it so well - thank you.

I like the conclusion you proposed - because it surprised me  - and because I hope it actually occurs for the reasons you stated!

Thank you  - "job" well done!

[Michelle Prince]

Thanks Paul and everyone who participated!