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I think the long-term consequences of the shift to remote and WFH are going to be fascinating. - we need to redesign our homes, because every working adult nee
by marcus_holmes 5y ago
I think the long-term consequences of the shift to remote and WFH are going to be fascinating.
- we need to redesign our homes, because every working adult needs a study/workspace that is quiet (and preferably not their bedroom)
- we need less office space, and probably don't need an office at all. Commercial real estate is going to hurt
- we need less transport infrastructure. If the Rush Hour stops being a thing, that has huge implications for transport planning (and business models)
- we can hire from different regions/countries/cultures. This has been happening over the last 20 years or so, but it steps up a notch with remote teams.
- we don't need to live near a city any more. Rural villages with decent wifi are viable again.
- "management by walking around" stops working. We actually have to measure employee output, rather than how long they moisten the chair for.
Any more?