Remote work could wipe out $800 billion from office buildings’ value by 2030 — with San Francisco facing a ‘dire outlook,’ McKinsey predicts

McKinsey surveyed 13,000 office workers around the world for a model to predict real estate demand. It estimated that $800 billion of real estate value will be wiped out from nine major cities. And San Francisco faces a “dire outlook” — with a potential 38% fall in demand in a severe scenario. $800 billion worth […]
Communication Technology and Inclusion Will Shape the Future of Remote Work

Working remotely has traditionally held a bad reputation, but more and more companies are adopting work-from-home policies. Check out the latest trends in remote work. Many employees prioritize having the option to work remotely at least one day per week. Employees who work remotely show evidence of higher job satisfaction. With remote work here to […]
Is Remote Work Responsible For Quiet Quitting?

The term “quiet quitting” emerged in March 2022, and refers to doing the bare minimal tasks of your job description well enough that you don’t get fired. The concept quickly went viral on TikTok. Yet it only started to gain traction as an issue of concern among business leaders when government data on productivity released in August 2022 showed a sharp […]
Positive thinking: Stop negative self-talk to reduce stress

Positive thinking helps with stress management and can even improve your health. Practice overcoming negative self-talk with examples provided. Is your glass half-empty or half-full? How you answer this age-old question about positive thinking may reflect your outlook on life, your attitude toward yourself, and whether you’re optimistic or pessimistic — and it may even […]