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The “Office,” Redesigned: Meeting the Needs of Modern Workers | Ryan Anderson
Ryan Anderson — VP of Global Research and Insights at MillerKnoll — knows more about creating engaging, healthy workspaces than most people on the planet. We sat down with Ryan to discuss:
How Herman Miller (MillerKnoll’s flagship brand) started preparing for remote work more than two decades ago!
Why real estate leaders need to start thinking like product managers
How employees should approach investing in their home office
Flex Perspectives is also available on Apple Podcasts.
From the Flexperts | 4 Ways to Enhance Security for Remote Employees
By the end of 2023, it's projected that 39% of global knowledge workers will be engaged in some form of hybrid work.
As much as the landscape of work has evolved, so too have cybercriminals’ tactics and advances, making remote workers more vulnerable than ever. The surge in cybercrime presents a substantial threat to businesses of all sizes, and remote work, if not carefully managed, can significantly increase the risk of a security breach.
In his article, Flexpert Gwilym Lewis shares four crucial yet achievable steps that organizations can take to fortify the security of their remote workforce and protect against the rising tide of cyberattacks.
Each week we spotlight an emerging best practice on flexible work adoption or implementation from the best thinkers in flexible work. Interested in becoming a “Flexpert” and sharing your insights? Sign up today.
Coming November 14th: Q4 Flex Report
The question many media and C-suite executives have been asking over the last few years is, “are remote workers really productive?” The answer has become a bit of a Rorschach test to see which side of the divide you land on in the flexible work debate.
High-profile CEOs such as JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon and BlackRock’s Steve Schwarzman cast doubt, while remote employees champion their increased efficiency.
To help settle this debate, we partnered with Boston Consulting Group — a world-class management consulting firm — to analyze the relationship between public company revenue performance and flexibility. If there’s a big difference in productivity between on-site and remote workers, perhaps it will show up in the financials!
This report will also explore the latest trends in flexibility in the US by industry, region, company size, and company age.
Our Substack newsletter subscribers will get a link to this report in their inbox on Tuesday, November 14th. Please forward the sign up link to anyone you think might be interested!
Our First Flex Index Methodology Report!
We launched Flex Index in February 2023 to close an important gap in information on how companies were approaching flexible work. Over the past 10 months, Flex Index has grown to become one of the most important and reputable data sets on company remote work policies and trends.
As Flex Index grows in stature and our reports gain increasing attention, we felt it was important to have a publicly available document detailing our methodology. In this report, we cover:
Background on the Flex Index and its purpose
Terminology we use
How we collect company office requirements data
How we approach analysis for Flex Reports
How you can get in touch or contribute
Whether you're a researcher interested in how we capture and analyze our data or a consultant looking to leverage our data to support decision-making for clients, we hope this resource enhances your understanding of Flex Index and its methodology.
COMING SOON: State of Flex | November 16th
Join us on November 16th for the Q4 State of Flex!
Three of the most respected thought leaders on the future of work — Nick Bloom (Stanford), Debbie Lovich (Boston Consulting Group), and Rob Sadow (Scoop, Flex Index) — will delve into the latest data, insights, and trends in the ever-evolving landscape of workplace flexibility.
Key topics covered:
The current state of return to office (RTO) in the US and where we’re headed in 2024
Brand new data on the relationship between public company flexibility and company revenue growth
The latest best practices on implementing flexible work with real-life company examples
Secure your spot today and have your questions answered LIVE by our speakers on November 16th!
PS Can't attend live? No problem – register to receive the on-demand recording of the event.
In the Media
Forbes: It has become clear that a majority of employees have a preference for hybrid and flexible work practices.
Entrepreneur: By scrapping the gains in flexible working environments made during the pandemic, firms are essentially establishing a "men first" hiring policy, whether they realize it or not.
HR Dive: Employees see certain benefits to being at the office, but nearly half still said they’d consider leaving their jobs if their employer reduced flexibility.
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About Scoop
Scoop offers powerful planning tools that empower hybrid employees to make great decisions on how and where to spend their time at work. For HR and workplace leaders, Scoop provides insights on work location trends, office usage, and additional workplace solutions to get the most out of hybrid work.