Working from home has become the norm for some these last few months, but will it endure after the pandemic? We explore the future of the virtual workplace.

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Adam Waller

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Meghna Chakrabarti

Host, On Point

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Working from home has become the norm for some these last few months, but will it endure after the pandemic? We explore the future of the virtual workplace. Cal Newport and Nicholas Bloom join Meghna Chakrabarti.

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Working from home has become the norm for some in these last few months, but will it endure after the pandemic?

With organizations asking employees to do more with less, does it pay to be an expert anymore? Maybe not.

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