Joshua Feinberg and Emil Sayegh discuss the future of work, focusing on the balance between remote, hybrid, and on-site jobs in the digital infrastructure and managed services sectors.
Emil emphasizes the value of both in-office and remote work, noting that younger employees have adapted to remote work but still benefit from in-person collaboration and visibility.
He suggests a flexible hybrid model where employees spend a few days in the office to foster team cohesion and understanding of different departments' operations.
Emil believes companies should find a middle ground, considering their culture and needs, to optimize productivity and employee satisfaction.
This video is excerpted from the podcast Ep. #62 Emil Sayegh, Serial Tech and Data Center CEO of Profit Growth Insights | Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast.
Action Items
- Explore ways to make hybrid work models successful, considering the needs of the company and its culture.
- Determine the optimal number of days per week for in-office collaboration, e.g., 2-3 days, and communicate this to the team.
- Implement a flexible or optional policy for the remaining days of the week to accommodate different work preferences.
Outline
Debate on Office vs. Remote Work
- Joshua Feinberg initiates the discussion by asking Emil Sayegh about the future of work, specifically focusing on the debate between office work and remote work.
- Emil Sayegh emphasizes that both office and remote work have their own value, highlighting the importance of in-person collaboration and the benefits of being seen in the office.
- Emil mentions that younger employees who experienced remote work during the COVID crisis still value the office environment for face-to-face interactions and collaboration.
- He explains that hybrid work is the way forward, suggesting a flexible approach where employees spend a few days in the office and the rest remotely, depending on the company's culture and needs.
- Emil concludes that both sides of the argument need to compromise and find a middle ground, predicting that commercial real estate will see a partial return to office work.
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