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In this episode of Long-Distance Worklife, Marisa Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel tackle the hot-button issue of Amazon's recent return-to-office mandate and what it means for the future of remote work. Amazon's decision to require employees to come back to the office—and its ultimatum of “come back or find a new job”—has sparked conversations about whether this marks the end of the remote work era. Marisa and Wayne dive into the reasons behind Amazon's push for office attendance, from massive real estate investments to a company culture driven by performance. They also explore the broader implications for other companies, the financial and cultural challenges that come with hybrid work, and how employees worldwide, like those at Ubisoft in France, are pushing back against such mandates. Key Takeaways: Amazon's RTO Mandate: Why Amazon is forcing employees back into the office and the real estate and management philosophies driving the decision. Is Remote Work Fading?: Why some companies are clinging to old work models, despite the success of remote work during the pandemic. Worker Pushback Globally: How employees, including Ubisoft workers in France, are fighting against return-to-office policies—and what this means for global trends. A Seismic Shift in Work: Why we're in the midst of a massive change in how companies view work, leadership, and productivity. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:00 Amazon's Return-to-Office Policy Explained 3:20 Why Some Companies Are Going Back to the Office 5:30 Real Estate and CEO Ego: What's Really Driving the Mandates 10:00 Global Pushback: Ubisoft and Strikes Over Office Returns 13:00 Is Remote Work Really Going Away? 16:00 What Does This Mean for Employers and Employees? 18:30 Remote Work Isn't Dead Yet: Final Thoughts Related Episodes Navigating Return-to-Office Strategies in the U.S. and Europe Navigating Office Returns: Harmony or Hostage Negotiation? The Return-to-Office Backfire: Why Scare Tactics Don't Work The Great Mismatch: Why Returning To The Office Is Not As Easy As We Thought Additional Resources French Ubisoft employees urged to strike over new return to office policy - PCGamer 700+ Ubisoft France staff walk out on a three-day strike in dispute over home working and pay - GamesIndustry.biz Amazon boss has a brutal response to staffers who don't like 5-day RTO mandate - Fortune As Amazon Announces 5-Day RTO, Are Other Employers Rethinking Their Stance? - Forbes Learn more about Wayne Turmel Email Wayne Turmel Connect with Wayne Turmel on LinkedIn Learn more about Marisa Eikenberry Email Marisa Eikenberry Connect with Marisa Eikenberry on LinkedIn Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Leader Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Teammate Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Team The Kevin Eikenberry Group Your Hosts Wayne Turmel: Master Trainer and Coach for The Kevin Eikenberry Group, co-author of The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership and The Long-Distance Teammate: Stay Engaged and Connected While Working Anywhere, and trainer of remote teams for over twenty years. Read More... Marisa Eikenberry: Web developer, podcast editor, and technology support specialist for The Kevin Eikenberry Group. Has worked on a hybrid team for over 9 years. Read more... Subscribe to Long-Distance Worklife wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate the show 5 stars and leave a review! Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longdistanceworklife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2P22kW5iaX8zU3B0-HVCUA Website: https://longdistanceworklife.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longdistanceworklife Want us to answer one of your questions? Contact Us!
Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day we consider four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional. Stories we are following in today's edition: Using AI to manage risk. (InsideBigData) How will AI change the workplace? (WSJ) Using AI to manage regulatory risk frameworks. (PYMNTS) Will AI help compliance? (Forbes) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Head of Remote, Chief Remote Officer, Director of Remote Work, we've heard this position called many things. But what is a Head of Remote anyway? Marisa asks Wayne about what a Head of Remote does and if companies need this position or not. Additional Resources Remote Leadership Certificate Series "Does Your Company Need a Head of Remote?" Forbes Learn more about Wayne Turmel Email Wayne Turmel Learn more about Marisa Eikenberry Email Marisa Eikenberry Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Leader Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Teammate The Remote Leadership Institute The Kevin Eikenberry Group Want us to answer one of your questions? Contact Us! Join us for a powerful, 4-part video series titled, Demystifying Remote Leadership. You will learn how to create solid working relationships in a virtual team with more confidence and less stress! Sign up: https://longdistanceworklife.com/video
Building low-carbon infrastructure and enabling industries to support their growth is becoming increasingly challenging. Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics Base (LADOL), a free trade zone in Nigeria with a world-class integrated logistics base, is at the center of this challenge in West Africa.In this episode we're joined by Dr. Amy Jadesimi, LADOL's CEO, to discuss the changes and technologies needed to make the industrial sector carbon neutral, the role of international stakeholders in Africa's energy transition solutions, and pathways for developing low-carbon energy infrastructure in fossil fuel-rich regionsRecommended ReadingBetter Leadership, Better World (Women Leading For The Global Goals)Better Leadership, Better World (The report of the Business & Sustainable Development Commission)Guest Bio: As CEO of Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics Base (LADOL), Amy Jadesimi is overseeing the growth of West Africa's largest logistics and engineering facility operating in a free trade zone. LADOL is utilizing the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, expanding service to sectors outside the oil industry and creating tens of thousands of jobs. Jadesimi is an Oxford-trained medical doctor who worked at Goldman Sachs and attended Stanford Graduate School of Business prior to working her way up the ladder at LADOL, which was founded by her father Oladipo Jadesimi in 2000. She's also served as an Archbishop Tutu Fellow, working to reduce maternal mortality. Among her many accolades, Jadesimi was named Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. (Forbes)Learn more about LADOLConnect with Dr. Jadesimi on LinkedInThis series was produced in collaboration with the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT), the group is grounded on the conviction that partnership between the public and private sectors is key to achieving the industrial transition and reaching net-zero carbon emissions by mid-century. Learn more here_This Energy Talk is sponsored by Student Energy - Student Energy empowers the next generation of leaders who are accelerating the transition to a sustainable, equitable energy future. Learn more about Student Energy here
Friday's episode of Locked On Angels is a jam-packed one. The Angels found not one but TWO new play-by-play voices to replace Victor Rojas. Matt Vasgersian and Daron Sutton, two long-time veterans in the broadcast booth, will take over duties in Anaheim for the 2021 season. While it's unclear exactly how this timeshare will operate, we do know for certain that these two will be voicing games for the Angels this season. It'd be an understatement to say that these are two humongous additions to the organization.In the latter part of the episode, we answer questions in a Friday Fan Mailbag.-You can follow Brent on Twitter at @bmags94, the podcast at @LockedOnAngels, and Brent's written work at Crashing the Pearly GatesRECOMMENDED READING: "From Milwaukee to Mainstream: Matt Vasgersian's Broadcasting Journey Continues", by Andrew Wagner of Forbes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On a Christmas Eve episode of Locked on Cavs: Reacting to the Jordan Clarkson trade, what hole Clarkson leaves, what the Cavs are getting in Dante Exum and more.Hosts: Chris Manning, Evan DammerallRead Chris' piece on Exum and his potential fit in Cleveland with Fear The SwordRead Evan's piece on the trade at Forbes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:As part of gun and ammo policy change, Walmart makes its firearm compliance program available to other retailers. (NYT)How much is Trump charging Pence to stay at his resort in Ireland? (Washington Post)Huawei accuses US government of dirty tricks. (WSJ)Why is now the right time for compliance hiring? (Forbes) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News: GE shares tank 11% after Markopolos report. (FT)Corporate governance (or lack thereof) at WeWork. (FT)Avianca notifies DOJ of potential FCPA violations. (WSJ)Up in smoke? FBI seeks info on corruption in cannabis industry. (Forbes) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
JANUARY 3, 2019 BY TOM FOX In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:Peru AG kills Odebrecht investigation. (New York Times)How the Dallas Mavericks responded to their #MeToo moment. (Bloomberg)Another guilty plea in the NCAA corruption scandal. (Washington Post)In the age of deregulation, Adam Smith returns. (Forbes) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
JANUARY 3, 2019 BY TOM FOX In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:Peru AG kills Odebrecht investigation. (New York Times)How the Dallas Mavericks responded to their #MeToo moment. (Bloomberg)Another guilty plea in the NCAA corruption scandal. (Washington Post)In the age of deregulation, Adam Smith returns. (Forbes) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices