RTO mandates are backfiring. People thrive in workplaces that place trust and respect above being … [+] monitored. getty As 2024 draws to a close, a critical question regarding the future of work looms large: are return-to-office mandates truly in the best interests of businesses and their employees? While some CEOs frequently cite the need […]
Even though the incoming presidential administration is forcing federal workers back to the office … [+] and more companies are embracing full-time RTO, there is a new wave of optimism for remote work getty In what spells more bad news for avid advocates of remote work, telecom giant AT&T has joined other high-profile RTO enforcers […]
No matter if you’re working from home full-time or just a few days a week, it’s important to carve out a home office setup that separates your work and personal lives. It’s equally vital that your workstation is kitted out with the right gear and accessories to make the day more bearable and comfortable. Since […]
Julian Chokkattu is a senior reviews editor at WIRED, and has been covering personal technology and reviewing consumer products for nearly a decade. He specializes in smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches, and covers augmented and virtual reality devices, office chairs, electric scooters, home office equipment, and more. Previously he was the… Read more
Lauren Goode: Oh, really? Zoë Schiffer: Yes. Lauren Goode: I did not have that experience on Caltrain. Zoë Schiffer: Well, you weren’t reading Infinite Jest on the Caltrain, were you now?. That was my catfishing technique. Lauren Goode: What was your worst commute, Mike? Michael Calore: There was a period of time in the early […]
Hybrid teams are not a compromise; they present an opportunity to build an effective team with a … [+] strong social contract. getty In the wake of Amazon’s return-to-office edict, CEOs are lining up to blame remote work for everything from productivity problems to culture woes. But they’re wrong. Research proves, beyond a doubt, that […]
Not every chair is a winner. Here are a few others we like enough to recommend, but they’re not as good as our top picks above. Hinomi X1 Chair for $699: Hinomi’s X1 mesh chair has a trick up its sleeve—a built-in footrest! Just extend and flip out the footrest; voilà, your feet are now […]
