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Future Work

A weekly column and podcast on the remote, hybrid, and AI-driven future of work. By FlexOS founder Daan van Rossum.

Zoom Return to Office and The Death of Remote Work

Zoom Return to Office and The Death of Remote Work

Daan van Rossum
August 9, 2023
12
min read
Zoom Return to Office and The Death of Remote Work

Zoom Return to Office and The Death of Remote Work

Zoom is asking its employees to return to the office. Some media called this "The Death of Remote Work. But is it? Let's explore!
We Need to Become Exponential Humans (ft. Antony Slumbers)

We Need to Become Exponential Humans (ft. Antony Slumbers)

Daan van Rossum
August 2, 2023
24
min read
We Need to Become Exponential Humans (ft. Antony Slumbers)

We Need to Become Exponential Humans (ft. Antony Slumbers)

Antony Slumbers is a globally recognized speaker, entrepreneur, advisor, and writer on proptech and space-as-a-service.
10 Insights Unlocked In The First Season Of Future Work

10 Insights Unlocked In The First Season Of Future Work

Daan van Rossum
July 26, 2023
14
min read
10 Insights Unlocked In The First Season Of Future Work

10 Insights Unlocked In The First Season Of Future Work

In the first season of Future Work, we had the pleasure of meeting 10 experts. From Workplace Happiness to AI, this is what big thinkers have to say.
Employee Engagement Best Practices (ft. Christie Hoffman, Pingboard)

Employee Engagement Best Practices (ft. Christie Hoffman, Pingboard)

Want to improve employee engagement? Take these best practices from expert Christie Hoffman, podcast host and strategist.
How to Have Effective Team Meetings with the F.A.I.R. Framework (2024)

How to Have Effective Team Meetings with the F.A.I.R. Framework (2024)

Meeting overload? How I learned to cut my week in half with F.A.I.R - a simple 4-step process to evaluate, challenge, and optimize every meeting invite.
Never again just one job. The rise of fractional work, gig economy jobs, and talent marketplaces.

Never again just one job. The rise of fractional work, gig economy jobs, and talent marketplaces.

In the personalized future of work, having one job no longer makes sense. Access the talent marketplace as a job buffet for fractional and gig work.
After Offices: How Life and Work Will Change Forever (with Dror Poleg, Author of Rethinking Real Estate)

After Offices: How Life and Work Will Change Forever (with Dror Poleg, Author of Rethinking Real Estate)

AI and remote work will change our world forever, says Dror Poleg, researcher and author. It will change cities, jobs, and
Remote Work, Trust, and Productivity

Remote Work, Trust, and Productivity

Daan van Rossum
June 28, 2023
8
min read
Remote Work, Trust, and Productivity

Remote Work, Trust, and Productivity

Let's take a look at these best practices for hybrid and remote work models and take the first few steps to boost trust and productivity.
Why and How to Run Your Company like a Community (With Mark Birch from Amazon)

Why and How to Run Your Company like a Community (With Mark Birch from Amazon)

Companies that are run like communities do better in engaging and retaining employees. Mark Birch from Amazon speaks about the why, what, and how.
Remote Work Best Practices (ft. Chris Dyer, #1 Forbes Leadership)

Remote Work Best Practices (ft. Chris Dyer, #1 Forbes Leadership)

Chris is a recognized company culture and remote work expert who consistently creates the "best place to work" for thousands of workforces.
From Coders to Writers: Jobs AI Will Replace

From Coders to Writers: Jobs AI Will Replace

Daan van Rossum
May 17, 2023
17
min read
From Coders to Writers: Jobs AI Will Replace

From Coders to Writers: Jobs AI Will Replace

Early research shows that employees can be up to 35% more effective, with more significant boosts in specific roles. So which are the jobs AI will replace?
Unleashing AI in the Remote Work Revolution

Unleashing AI in the Remote Work Revolution

Daan van Rossum
May 10, 2023
8
min read
Unleashing AI in the Remote Work Revolution

Unleashing AI in the Remote Work Revolution

Is Generative AI the answer to the never-ending discussion about Productivity in Hybrid and Remote Teams? Experts say yes.
Remote Retreats and Employee Engagement (w/ Stephanie Lee, Nansen)

Remote Retreats and Employee Engagement (w/ Stephanie Lee, Nansen)

Stephanie Lee, Director of People Experience at Nansen, shares the secrets to remote employee engagement, including remote team retreats.
Lyft CEO fires 26% and tells the rest to return to office. Here's why it's risky.

Lyft CEO fires 26% and tells the rest to return to office. Here's why it's risky.

As I wrote in "The Return to Office: Separating Hype from Reality and Creating Meaningful Office Days," it's true that man.
A Wellbeing Strategy that Works (with Alyssa Than-Stark, Group Wellbeing and Reward Manager at Singtel)

A Wellbeing Strategy that Works (with Alyssa Than-Stark, Group Wellbeing and Reward Manager at Singtel)

Building A Sustainable Wellbeing Strategy that Works (with Alyssa Than-Stark, Group Wellbeing and Reward Manager at Singtel)
AI in Management: How AI Will Transform Management (+27 Tools To Use)

AI in Management: How AI Will Transform Management (+27 Tools To Use)

Discover how AI in management is set to revolutionize the field of management and how managers will lead teams in unprecedented ways with AI.
Happiness at Work (with Tracy Brower, best-selling author, Steelcase VP, Forbes writer)

Happiness at Work (with Tracy Brower, best-selling author, Steelcase VP, Forbes writer)

On this episode of Future Work, I discuss Happiness at Work with Tracy Brower, a best-selling author, Steelcase VP, Forbes, and FastCompany writer.
Why + How to Create Autonomy at Work (2024 Hybrid & Remote Work Guide)

Why + How to Create Autonomy at Work (2024 Hybrid & Remote Work Guide)

Creating autonomy at work helps increase productivity, reduces stress, and helps people thrive. Here's how and why to do it for your hybrid or remote team.
Digital Overload is crushing us. Can A.I. fix it?

Digital Overload is crushing us. Can A.I. fix it?

Daan van Rossum
March 15, 2023
9
min read
Digital Overload is crushing us. Can A.I. fix it?

Digital Overload is crushing us. Can A.I. fix it?

Our workday is wasted by chatting, mailing, and meeting – rather than creating and doing results-driven work. Can AI save us from digital overload?
Meaningful Productivity: Achieving More by Doing What Matters (Life is Short!)

Meaningful Productivity: Achieving More by Doing What Matters (Life is Short!)

Explore Meaningful Productivity: a transformative approach aligning employee's goals with company outcomes, essential in today's hybrid work era.
5 Surprising Lessons I Learned From Starting to Write Weekly on LinkedIn

5 Surprising Lessons I Learned From Starting to Write Weekly on LinkedIn

Marking six months of a successful LinkedIn blog on Future Work, sharing insights and exceeding goals with over 160,000 readers and deep learning.
Employee Satisfaction and Retention: New PEW Research

Employee Satisfaction and Retention: New PEW Research

Daan van Rossum
February 8, 2023
7
min read
Employee Satisfaction and Retention: New PEW Research

Employee Satisfaction and Retention: New PEW Research

New research helps you increase employee satisfaction and retention. Read what PEW Research has found and how it affects y
Maximizing Productivity and Employee Satisfaction: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Hybrid Work

Maximizing Productivity and Employee Satisfaction: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Hybrid Work

The article discusses key strategies for successful hybrid work, focusing on employee needs, flexible work models, and best practices.

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