In-person time in the office is especially helpful for people starting their careers to learn norms
Episode Description
The Wharton School Professor Peter Cappelli discusses examples of the subtle nuances that employees starting off their career can learn more easily in-person, in the office, rather than remotely. This is a clip from our interview with him on the Ripple Effect podcast.
EPISODE OVERVIEW Wharton professor Peter Cappelli, co-author of the recently published book, In Praise of the Office: The Limits to Hybrid and Remote Work, joins the Ripple Effect to unpack how hybrid and remote work have evolved — and what’s been lost along the way. He explains why productivity, collaboration, and culture suffer when teams rarely meet in person, and how younger employees, in particular, miss out on the unspoken lessons of workplace dynamics. Cappelli also discusses why companies are tightening “work from anywhere” policies, the long-term impact on management practices, and what organizations must do to make hybrid work purposeful and effective.
PODCAST OVERVIEW Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research - but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney.
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Brief Summary
Starting a career in hybrid work limits learning vital interpersonal skills.
Key points
- Navigating Early Career Challenges. Understanding the nuances of workplace dynamics is crucial for career success.
