hybrid work
Coverage of hybrid work in the Nexus archive.
- Hybrid work has a $9 million problem. The fix depends on who you ask
A study by workplace management platform Robin estimates that hybrid work coordination costs mid-sized companies $9 million annually, with employees losing 10% of their workweek to logistics. The findings fuel debate between remote work advocates and return-to-office proponents, with figures like Meg Whitman and Job van der Voort presenting contrasting views on in-office versus remote-first models.
- Esther Perel has a warning for executives: your workforce is suffering from social atrophy and AI is making it worse
Esther Perel warns that workplace social atrophy, worsened by AI and hybrid work, is reducing employee engagement. She highlights declining human connections, economic anxiety, and the erosion of small interactions that sustain professional relationships.
- Despite return-to-office-crackdowns, remote work is alive and well as the rate has barely changed over the last two years
Remote work remains prevalent in the U.S. despite corporate efforts to end it, with 22% of workers still working from home part-time in 2025, a minimal decline from 2024. Companies like Amazon, JPMorgan, and Tesla have mandated return-to-office policies, but most firms have not fully enforced them, and hybrid/remote work rates remain stable. Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and Leesman show remote work's persistence, though it may contribute to rising youth unemployment.
- I'm an introvert. Here are 3 hacks I use to get through in-office days.
Catherine Fadashe, an introvert and marketing associate, shares three strategies to manage energy in a hybrid work environment. These include mentally preparing like a performer, seeking solitude in the office, and dedicating post-work time to silence for recharging.
- Remote work is making Americans lonelier and sadder, new study suggests
A study involving over 588,000 people suggests that remote and hybrid work may lead to increased loneliness and sadness among Americans, despite potential benefits. The research highlights a potential mental health toll from these work arrangements.
- One way to get hired right now: Be willing to go to the office five days a week
A recent study indicates that remote and hybrid work setups are hindering entry-level opportunities for young workers, while committing to in-office work five days a week increases hiring chances.
- Hybrid work has stabilized — the Fed’s data explain why
Hybrid work arrangements have stabilized, supported by Federal Reserve data showing a durable, model-consistent shift in work patterns. The change is reflected in market trends and economic models.
- HP's remote desktop push retreats as Anyware heads for end of life
HP is ending its remote desktop business, including HP Anyware and zero client hardware, marking a retreat from its hybrid work strategy. The move follows a recent investment in the technology as part of its hybrid work push.