Nation Feb 14 What the pandemic taught us about racism at work and how to handle going back to the office Digital correspondent Nicole Ellis spoke with Y-Vonne Hutchinson, the CEO and founder of Ready Set, a workplace inclusivity consulting firm, about how to talk about racism with your boss as employees return to the office. By Nicole Ellis, Casey Kuhn
Nation Dec 10 Companies rethink return-to-office plans amid omicron cases The moves are the latest indication of how difficult it is for companies to set firm plans to return workers to the office, with worries about a spike in cases or new variants shifting return-to-office deadlines. By Anne D'Innocenzio
Nation Oct 19 Watch 4:03 Roger Dangel’s replica Oval Office holds historical artifacts that transcend time For many Americans during the pandemic, the home office has seen a lot of activity. But, as Maya Trabulsi of station KPBS reports, one San Diego man dedicated his home's workspace to his passion: American history. It's part of our… By Maya Trabulsi, KPBS
Health Jun 29 4 COVID-era habits that people aren’t ready to lose Actions we took under duress have become hardwired habits and may endure after the pandemic has receded. They may help us think and live differently — maybe even better — in the future. By Laura Santhanam
Mar 14 Watch 7:44 Will workers return to re-imagined offices post-pandemic? By Christopher Booker, Connie Kargbo For about a year, many Americans have been forced to work from home due to COVID-19 safety concerns. Now, architects and designers are thinking about the future of the workspace for when workers return. As we look to the future,… Continue watching
Jul 27 Analysis: Telework mostly benefits white, affluent Americans – and offers few climate benefits By Cutler J Cleveland, Alicia Zhang, Jacqueline Ashmore, Taylor Dudley, The Conversation Working from home has become the new norm for many during the pandemic. But it's an opportunity that divides along racial and economic lines – and isn't as beneficial to the environment as many believe. Continue reading
Jun 07 Watch 3:18 California priest puts his passion for technology to work By KCET The COVID-19 pandemic forced many to find ways to work remotely. And our partners at southern California station KCET found a priest in Santa Clarita who is putting his passion for technology to work. The story is part of their… Continue watching
Jun 04 Watch 7:31 American skyscrapers face an uncertain future amid coronavirus By Paul Solman Fears of the coronavirus pandemic and the sharp shifts by companies to allow employees to work from home could devastate the nation’s office skyscrapers, some economists say. But real estate moguls say the office as we know it isn't dead… Continue watching
May 28 Watch 7:16 Could the pandemic usher in a new era of working from home? By Paul Solman Many Americans are working from home during the coronavirus pandemic, and it’s unclear when people will or should return to the workplace. The shift toward more remote work could have significant repercussions for employees, companies and the marketplace. Economics correspondent… Continue watching