digital by default

Research challenges digital by default

Research Challenges Wisdom of “Digital by Default”

A growing body of research is quickly throwing cold water on the “digital by default” workplace design strategy sweeping the corporate world, according to a recent column from Don Pittis of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). More and more data show that video conferencing is a poor substitute for face-to-face office interaction, and the consequences […]

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Is digital by default the future of corporate life

Op-Ed: Is “Digital by Default” really the future of corporate life?

I wrote a column in Canadian HR Reporter this week in which I raise some serious questions about the “digital by default” (i.e. permanent work from home) trend recently embraced by several prominent technology companies. Were we really made to live our work lives in isolation? Even the most people-centric organizations would be well advised

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