A Hybrid Workforce in Transition: Exploring Microsoft's 2022 Work Trends Index

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Podcast – Interview Series, I am joined by Nicole Herskowitz, Vice President at Microsoft. Nicole is responsible for the teams that drive the advancement of Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365.

Our discussion covered some of the interesting data points from Microsoft’s 2022 Work Trends Index and what leaders need to do to adjust to this hybrid workforce in transition.

My conversation with Nicole also revolved around the following:

• An exploration into how employees are approaching work and why the “worth it” equation has changed.
• How organizations can balance in-person and remote work
• How technology like Microsoft Teams can help employees find a balance in their work
• New patterns we’ve seen emerge in the workplace since the beginning of the pandemic
• A look into what is next for the future of work

The way we work is still in flux. Some people are returning to work in the office, some people are remaining at home. But one thing is certain, leaders have a lot of responsibility to make work work. If you’re interested in diving deeper into the 2022 Work Trends Index, be sure to listen to the episode and check out the full report online.