Latest Worklab Podcast Episodes

61%: Flexibility, Autonomy, and Managing Through Hybrid

WorkLab - November 03, 2021 02:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
There is no one-size-fits-all solution for the hybrid era. A recent report by Microsoft found that 61% of workers identified “social interaction” as a primary benefit of coming to the office. But the same percentage said that ditching daily commutes was a top reason to work from home. In this ep...

81%: The Impact of Flexible Work on the Economy

WorkLab - October 20, 2021 02:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
The shift to hybrid work is already transforming the business world. What should forward-thinking leaders watch for? The latest episode of the WorkLab podcast features Nicholas Bloom, an economics professor at Stanford University who studies remote and hybrid work. Bloom addresses emerging trend...

36%: Embracing Authenticity in Hybrid Work

WorkLab - October 06, 2021 02:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
How can organizations be sure that everyone feels included in hybrid work? In the latest episode of WorkLab’s new podcast, consultant, and coach Ritu Bhasin talks to host Elise Hu about how leaders can foster a sense of belonging by allowing everyone to show up as their full, authentic selves. W...

39%: Finding Quiet in the Noise

WorkLab - September 22, 2021 02:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
Our ability to connect anytime, anywhere, has enabled a remarkable transformation to hybrid work. It’s also driving us to distraction. As Microsoft’s 2021 Work Trend Index showed, about 39 percent of people worldwide describe themselves as exhausted. In this episode of WorkLab’s new podcast, Dr....

73%: The Hybrid Work Paradox

WorkLab - September 08, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
Companies are facing yet another big test: the seismic shift to hybrid work. In the debut episode of WorkLab’s new podcast, Microsoft 365 leader Jared Spataro talks to host Elise Hu about an emerging paradox. Three quarters of people worldwide—73 percent—say they want flexible remote work option...

WorkLab Trailer

WorkLab - August 25, 2021 23:58 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
Everything we thought we knew about work—where we do it, when we do it, how we do it—has been turned on its head. Where is it all going, and is there a map to get us there? WorkLab is a new podcast from Microsoft that taps into data and research to guide you on the road ahead. Leaders and scient...