This Week in Startups Debating Apple's return to work & Jason's WFH playbook, $META partners with $DASH & more | E1536
Aug 17, 2022
A lively debate kicks off around Apple's controversial return-to-office policy and Malcolm Gladwell's take on remote work dynamics. The hosts delve into the rise of 'overemployment' and 'quiet quitting,' sparking discussions about workplace culture shifts and tech unions. Exciting news follows with Meta's partnership with DoorDash to enhance Facebook Marketplace deliveries. As they tackle managing remote work, they share tools and insights aimed at adapting to the evolving landscape of employment and productivity.
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One-Size-Fits-All Work is Wrong
- Molly Wood criticizes the one-size-fits-all approach to work.
- She points out that people have different circumstances and needs.
Commute ROI
- Long commutes offer poor return on investment for both employees and employers.
- Short commutes would make return-to-office policies less contentious.
Hypocrisy of Return-to-Office
- Jason Calacanis highlights the hypocrisy of wanting employees in the office but opposing housing development near workplaces.
- He calls this the impasse in the return-to-office debate.