Unlocking Hybrid Work: Weekly Reading [2/8/21]
Hybrid work is coming fast and the information is flying. New statistics, insights, and company updates are being published daily. Each week, we’ll summarize this into an easy to digest reading list to help you keep up with the most important news and trends for the hybrid workforce.
Timelines, Insights, & Planning
CNBC reports on how vaccination progress is impacting return timelines
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/09/a-return-to-the-office-may-be-coming-as-vaccinations-increase.htmlNBC News reports on a survey that shows only 10% of employers expect a return to “pre-COVID” office usage
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/just-1-10-companies-expect-all-employees-return-office-n1255589
Company Updates
Yelp puts San Francisco offices up for lease as it prepares for hybrid work transition
https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/Yelp-s-San-Francisco-headquarters-up-for-lease-15922681.phpSalesforce announces decision to allow remote work permanently https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/Salesforce-to-allow-permanent-remote-work-for-15937086.php
Cisco CEO discusses employees’ desire to return to office, transition to hybrid working
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/09/cisco-ceo-employees-want-to-come-back-to-the-office.html
Everything else
ICYMI: PWC’s U.S. Remote Work Survey
https://www.pwc.com/us/en/library/covid-19/us-remote-work-survey.html#content-free-1-b23dQuartz released its “Future of Digital Workplace” guide [note: subscription required, but free trials available]
https://qz.com/guide/digital-workplace/
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