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The Future of the Office

Work from Home, Remote Work, and the Hard Choices We All Face

Peter Cappelli

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Chapter Overview

Description

The Future of the Office (2021) takes an analytical look at the current state of the traditional working office and what recent changes and developments may mean for the future. Drawing on research, anecdotes, and case studies of businesses responding to the global pandemic, it highlights the unique and exciting opportunities that we now have to fundamentally change the nature of where and how we work.

Who Should Listen

  • White-collar workers wondering if the shift to working from home is here to stay
  • Managers considering the pros and cons of changing up the traditional office environment
  • Big thinkers who want to see how one of the fundamental aspects of our work lives has been brought down by the global pandemic

About the Authors

Peter Cappelli is the George W. Taylor Professor of Management at The Wharton School and director of Wharton’s Center for Human Resources. His recent research focuses on the changing nature of employment in the US and the implications of the modern workforce. His other books include Will College Pay Off? and Why Good People Can’t Get Jobs.