Hybrid in the Rough (⚡️ Newsletter July 9, 2021)

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This week's newsletter coverage is centered in the This Week in People episode below.

This Week in People - July 9, 2021

Articles Discussed On This Week's Show

Iceland Tried A Shortened Workweek And It Was An ‘Overwhelming Success’

As remote work became a roaring success for both companies and employees during the pandemic, it opened our eyes to new possibilities of how we can lead a better life-work balance.

ForbesJack Kelly

Almanac

What we’ve learned after one month of operating a hybrid office

We’ve learned a lot in our first month operating a hybrid office, and wanted to share those lessons for managers and executives thinking through similar questions right now.

YahooZachary M. Seward

Signing Bonuses, Airbnb Rentals And Bigger Paychecks: How Startups Are Competing For Top Talent In 2021

As the U.S. economy heats up and a new paradigm of remote work means employees expect flexible work arrangements, startups are finding themselves vying for top talent in a hyper-competitive market.

Crunchbase NewsSophia Kunthara

Optimizing Return-to-Office Strategies With Organizational Network Analysis

Mapping employees’ working relationships can help guide leaders’ decisions about post-pandemic work models.

MIT Sloan Management ReviewRob Cross and Peter Gray

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