In this episode of the Protea Weekly Podcast, Zane Stevens discusses the remote work setup of Protea Financial and the benefits it brings. He highlights the pushback on the return to the office, emphasizing the importance of working in a way that suits our lives. Zane shares his personal experience and the advantages of working from home, such as flexibility and freedom. He emphasizes the need for businesses to provide value and justification for requiring employees to come to the office. Zane advocates for a hybrid work model and encourages the accounting industry to create a better work environment that attracts and retains talent.
Takeaways
– Remote work can be successful and provides flexibility and freedom.
– Forcing employees to return to the office without a good reason may lead to pushback and dissatisfaction.
– Businesses should provide value and justification for requiring employees to come to the office.
– A hybrid work model can offer the benefits of both remote work and in-person interaction.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Remote Work Setup
02:23 The Pushback on Return to Office
03:50 Working in a Way that Works for Our Lives
06:11 Benefits of Working from Home
08:42 Providing Flexibility and Valuing Employees
10:03 Hybrid Work Requirements
11:02 Creating a Worthwhile Office Experience
12:33 Considerations for Requiring Office Attendance
13:40 The Benefits of Remote Work
14:18 Crafting the New Way Forward
14:58 Opportunity for Improvement
15:03 Conclusion
