131 - New Future of Work: Redefining workspaces as hybrid and remote work become more prevalent with Jaime Teevan and Ginger Hudson

In this episode of The New Future of Work series, Chief Scientist Jaime Teevan and Principal User Research Manager Ginger Hudson share their insights into the changing landscape of workspace as remote and hybrid work become more prevalent. As companies and employees adapt to a new normal, Microsoft researchers have been working under The New Future of Work initiative to provide answers to the challenges that have emerged. Their findings have informed product features designed to better support remote work, and are also being used to aid businesses, including Microsoft, in transitioning to a future of hybrid work.

The episode also discusses how people adjusted their home offices during the pandemic and how various devices and peripherals were used by information workers to create an optimal work environment. Teevan and Hudson offer insights into what an “anatomy of hybrid work” might look like, and they explore the sustainability of the hybrid work model in the long term, including expanding workspaces beyond traditional indoor environments to outdoor ones.

Overall, the episode provides valuable insights into the evolving nature of workspaces and how they are being shaped by the ongoing changes in the world of work.

Link to the episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/44HLgKTWYMHXxCaIeEBQ2i