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 delves into the ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted work practices and how it is shaping the future of work. Microsoft researchers have been studying this area for some time, and they have combined their expertise to develop products that support remote work and enable companies to transition to a future of hybrid work. In this episode, Chief Scientist Jaime Teevan and Senior Principal Researcher Siddharth Suri discuss the implications of remote and hybrid work on society as a whole, including how factors such as race, gender, and income have affected people's experiences. The researchers also delve into the importance of examining short-term data while considering the potential hidden consequences of long-term decisions. They emphasize the importance of supporting employees to avoid burnout and encourage innovation. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the benefits of commutes and the potential positive impact that remote work could have on creating greater opportunity in diverse locations. The research described in this episode was conducted jointly with Hana Wolf of LinkedIn.