And I’d be curious if there are systematic data-driven studies on the existence and level of unique-to-physical-collocation creativity in the era of advanced multipoint videoconferencing.
There will be a lot of anecdotal evidence presented over the next few months, but I suspect it will be tied to political agendas. There’s a lot of money and economic dislocation at stake if downtown real estate, or commercial real estate in general, suffers a structural drop in value, so I’d expect those interests, along with mayors, will marshal their direct or indirect PR minions to talk down WFH.
Cutting through that fog will be worth it for those parents who, saved from (some of) the commute, have the energy and time to build a better family life.
There will be a lot of anecdotal evidence presented over the next few months, but I suspect it will be tied to political agendas. There’s a lot of money and economic dislocation at stake if downtown real estate, or commercial real estate in general, suffers a structural drop in value, so I’d expect those interests, along with mayors, will marshal their direct or indirect PR minions to talk down WFH.
Cutting through that fog will be worth it for those parents who, saved from (some of) the commute, have the energy and time to build a better family life.