Why hybrid work is better

From Saturday Morning, 11:38 am on 22 March 2025

Photo: Allan Seppa

Is allowing employees to work from home a few days a week good for their productivity, careers, and job satisfaction? 

Nicholas Bloom is a Stanford economist and one of the foremost researchers on work-from-home policies. He has uncovered compelling evidence that hybrid schedules are beneficial to both employees and their bosses.

Nick is the William Eberle Professor of Economics at Stanford University, a Senior Fellow of SIEPR, and the Co-Director of the Productivity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship program at the National Bureau of Economic Research. His research focuses on management practices and uncertainty. 

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