Hybrid work could eventually result in lawsuits, Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom told Bloomberg. Single men could return to the office full-time while working mothers may work from home some days. It could result in a difference in promotion rates and a legal minefield for companies, he said. The future of work could bring about new challenges for employers and employees alike including, one leading economist says, legal issues. In a new interview with Bloomberg s Olivia Rockeman, Nicholas Bloom, a Stanford University economist who s an expert on remote work, shared his findings from a year-long survey of US companies and their employees.
Google invented a hot desk that remembers what you like - and it solves one of the biggest frustrations of sharing a work space ahartmans@businessinsider.com (Avery Hartmans) Google invented a new type of hot desk that remembers an employee s preferences. When a worker scans their badge, the desk will automatically adjust to the right height and tilt. The prototype desk is part of a broader overhaul of Google s offices, The New York Times reports. Popular Searches A new piece from The New York Times Daisuke Wakabayashi dives into how Google is preparing for the future of work when employees begin returning to the office this September. Google s plan involves revamped ventilation, spaced-out desks, new ways for employees to meet both in-person and virtually - and a new type of hot desk.