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  • February 9, 2022
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  • Harvard Business Review Digital Articles

What's the Optimal Workplace for Your Organization?

By: Maria P. Roche and Andy Wu
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Abstract

More than two years in the COVID-19 pandemic, companies are struggling with how to reimagine their workspaces for their strategic needs. Too often, leaders push the decision down the road when, in fact, taking decisive action now can pay off later. But how do you determine whether in-person, hybrid, or remote options are best for your organization? Start by asking two questions: What is your strategy for future growth? And what is the size of the organization you need right now? Then, map your answers to better understand how your needs around innovation and execution translate to physical (or virtual) spaces.

Keywords

Workplace; Organization; Hybrid Organizations; Office Space; Growth; Remote Work; Strategy; Organizations; Growth and Development; Working Conditions

Citation

Roche, Maria P., and Andy Wu. "What's the Optimal Workplace for Your Organization?" Harvard Business Review Digital Articles (February 9, 2022).
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Maria P. Roche

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