132 - New Future of Work: How remote and hybrid work will shape workplaces and society with Jaime Teevan and Sid Suri

This episode of The New Future of Work series features Jaime Teevan and Siddharth Suri, Chief Scientist and Senior Principal Researcher at Microsoft respectively discussing the impact of remote and hybrid work on workplaces and society as a whole, and how companies can better support their workforce in a post-pandemic world. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many companies to rethink their work practices, and this episode highlights key data and research conducted by Microsoft's New Future of Work initiative that informs product features designed to support remote work. The researchers also discuss the hidden consequences of quick decision-making using short-term data, warning against burnout and the importance of innovation. They delve into the benefits of commutes, the silver lining in the shift to remote work, and the movement of more innovative jobs to diverse locations outside of large metropolitan areas.