Many employees are asking, “Do we really need to go to the office?” as the leadership at major companies like Amazon, Apple, Disney, Starbucks, and JP Morgan mandate three or more days a week of office-based work. Employees are adamant that they are doing their jobs effectively at home, and data support the improved productivity of remote work. But many leaders are concerned about a range of issues, from problematic communication and coordination to cybersecurity, which they feel remote work undermines.

However, with the advent of generative AI like ChatGPT, we’re on the cusp of realizing the full potential of remote and hybrid work by reducing—while not eliminating—the benefits of office visits. AI isn’t just a futuristic buzzword; it’s a transformative force that’s reshaping the workplace and redefining the meaning of work.

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