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In this episode, Rob and Arpit Gupta, Associate Professor of Finance at NYU Stern, discuss the risk of a commercial real estate "apocalypse." They explore the unprecedented upheaval in the office space business and its potential impact on stakeholders. They also explore strategies for navigating uncertain times in real estate, offering insights for those impacted by urban core changes.

Nick Bloom, a Stanford professor, shares his predictions on the future of work, including the dominant flexible work model in 2030 and the impact of technology on remote work. He also discusses the risks to growth of fully remote work and the future of commercial real estate. These insights reveal the profound impact of flexible work on the global economy.

In this podcast episode, Shujaat Ahmad, Director of People Analytics - Future of Work at LinkedIn, delves into the transformative role of People Analytics in shaping the future of work. He discusses the vision behind People Analytics, the shift in LinkedIn's approach to people due to the pandemic, and offers practical tips on team structure, key enablers, avoiding pitfalls, and measuring effectiveness. Join the conversation to gain actionable insights and discover how People Analytics can revolutionize your organization's approach to workforce planning, talent management, and employee engagement in the ever-evolving work landscape.

In this blog, we delve into the debate between company-wide RTO mandates and team-level agreements. We explore insights from Brian Elliott, Founder of Future Forum, including the shift to managing by outcomes. Learn why embracing team-level agreements and prioritizing outcomes creates a more dynamic and engaging work environment while ensuring true employee satisfaction.

With 51% of US companies offering some degree of work location flexibility, there’s never been a better time to pursue a flexible work position. But how do you know if flexible work is right for you? What questions should you ask yourself and your employer to ensure you’ll have the right flexible work setup?

Join host Rob Sadow as he sits down with Nick Bloom, Stanford University's renowned Economics Professor and one of the foremost experts on remote work. Nick shares his predictions for the future of remote work, including whether fully remote or hybrid work models will become the norm and how many days per week we’ll report to an office by 2030.

In this episode, Rob Sadow sits down with Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin, co-founders of theSkimm, to discuss the key takeaways from their latest State of Women report, the growing trend of flexible working schedules among women, and practical recommendations to support women based on the report's findings.

Discover the connection between HR, Real Estate, and employee well-being, productivity, and retention. Plus, learn the three key trends every Real Estate and people leader should know based on our recent Flex Perspectives interview with McKinsey's Senior Expert Phil Kirschner.

Join us for the debut episode of Flex Perspectives! Host Rob Sadow, CEO & Co-Founder at Scoop, and guest Phil Kirschner, Senior Expert and Associate Partner at McKinsey, dive into three crucial trends for real estate and people leaders: aligning real estate with HR, using better metrics to evaluate real estate, and rethinking office space needs in the age of remote work.