Do hybrid working models actually support equity and inclusion? Have companies been more successful as a result of moving to hybrid working models? Is the push to get workers back into the office warranted? There are a lot of questions coming to the surface about what organizations should be doing in regards to their work culture and shifting employee expectations. 

As companies examine whether or not to go more remote, or get their people face to face again, Spotify, Dropbox and Quora are examples of hybrid work models that are meeting their DEI goals, adapting to employee expectations for flexible work, while increasing cost savings and bottom lines. Listen to this episode for case studies on hybrid workplaces that are working well, resulting in a huge benefit to organizations and to their teams, who thrive when they have the flexibility they need to do their best work.

In This Episode

[5:57] With offices opening back up and employees being encouraged to come back to work, what are some of the trends Inclusion in Progress has  been seeing within organizations?

[8:08] The Dropbox approach: What have they done to accommodate their employees, support company culture, and increase opportunities? 

[10:21] What changes have Quora implemented that have resulted in huge growth, expansion and diversification of their business?

[12:22] Spotify’s “work from anywhere” policy has provided a number of benefits while expanding their teams: what are some of the perks of letting their workforce work remotely?

[15:00] Flexible working is here to stay – are you making it work for your organization? 

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Read our Forbes features on Ways to Support Employee Mental Wellbeing, What Self Care Looks Like For Us, and How to Create Effective Online Diversity Training.

Check out our previous episode to learn more about the different types of trust that make remote teams work effectively: What Remote Teams REALLY Need to Feel Included at Work

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