The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s

30. Why is hybrid working an inclusivity issue?

15 Feb 2024

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In this episode we unpack the topic of: Why is hybrid working an inclusivity issue?. We talked with Brian Elliott, he is the co-founder of Future Forum, author of the bestseller How the Future Works: Leading Flexible Teams to do the Best Work of Their Lives We then discuss the following with Brian: What does the data say on return to work and the push back from employees? What is the connection between inclusivity and remote working? What do you do when the CEO blames missed targets on remote working? Is Thursday the new Friday? Why is there resistance to remote working from senior execs? What are the right policies or tactics one can take? How do you make Zoom-based team calls effective? Do mandated days make sense for hybrid? ReferencesHybrid work: Making it fit with your diversity, equity, and inclusion strategyFollow Brian on LinkedInHow the Future Works: Leading Flexible Teams to do the Best Work of Their LivesFuture ForumBiography: Brian Elliott is a seasoned executive turned leadership advisor and speaker. He's the co-founder of Future Forum, author of the bestseller How the Future Works: Leading Flexible Teams to do the Best Work of Their Lives and one of Forbes’ Future of Work 50. Brian’s work enables leaders to build a future of work that’s better for people and organizations.Prior to Future Forum, Brian spent 25 years building and leading teams and companies as a startup CEO, and as an executive at Google and Slack. Brian got his MBA from Harvard Business School and BA at Northwestern and started his career at Boston Consulting Group, where he’s now a Senior Advisor. Brian is also the proud dad of two young men and one middle-aged dog. You can find Brian on LinkedIn.Summary: Hybrid working and inclusion issues. 0:05Bethany discusses the challenges of hybrid working versus remote working, particularly for women dealing with intersectional issues such as discrimination and microaggressions.Bethany shares her personal experience of lounging in bed doing crossword puzzles while working from home, highlighting the importance of work-life balance and personal preferences.Bethany believes hybrid working and remote working are inclusion issues due to the disproportionate burden of child and elder care on women.Microaggressions and lack of privacy in the workplace make it difficult for women to consistently attend in-office days, despite inclusive work environments.Hybrid work and its impact on gender and privacy. 6:12Brandon M

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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