The Human Side of Remote Work, with Nick Bloom

Published: June 21, 2023, 5 a.m.

#447: We talk to Stanford economist Nick Bloom about his groundbreaking research on working from home.\nNick has been studying remote work for more than 20 years \u2013 since the 1990\u2019s, when people were \u201ctelecommuting.\u201d His research, in real-time, looked at how events such as 9/11 shaped attitudes about remote work.\nThe pandemic created a surge of interest in his research. It brought many newcomers to the field. But Nick has the benefit of historical knowledge. He\u2019s spent his career deep-diving into this topic.\nNick sheds light on the advantages and challenges of remote work, drawing from extensive data and analysis. He shares surprising numbers and statistics.\nWe discuss productivity, collaboration, employee well-being and organizational dynamics. We also discuss the impact of remote work on cities and housing.\nEnjoy!\n\nFor more information, visit https://affordanything.com/episode447\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices