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026. In-person, in-office working is essential for building team spirit

  1. 1. Pro: Face-to-face interactions help build stronger relationships and foster a sense of camaraderie among team members.
    Forbes: [The Importance of In-Person Interactions]
    https://www.yourthoughtpartner.com/blog/bid/44390/Leading-in-Person-6-Reasons-to-Communicate-Face-to-Face
  2. 2. Con: Remote work technology enables effective team collaboration and communication without the need for physical presence.
    Harvard Business Review: [Remote Team Collaboration]
    https://hbr.org/2020/03/what-it-takes-to-run-a-great-virtual-meeting
  3. 3. Unsure: The balance between remote and in-person work depends on the nature of the tasks and the team’s dynamics.
    McKinsey & Company: [Hybrid Work Model]
    https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/organization/our-insights/the-future-of-work-after-covid-19
  4. 4. Pro: In-office work allows for spontaneous interactions and informal discussions that can enhance team cohesion.
    MIT Sloan Management Review: [Informal Interactions]
    https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/easing-the-invisible-burdens-of-collaboration/
  5. 5. Con: Many employees report higher job satisfaction and productivity when working remotely, which can also contribute to team spirit.
    Buffer: [State of Remote Work]
    https://buffer.com/state-of-remote-work/2023
  6. 6. Unsure: The effectiveness of team-building efforts can vary widely based on how well the organization integrates remote and in-person strategies.
    Gartner: [Remote Work and Team Building]
    https://www.gartner.com/en/articles/two-years-into-the-pandemic-organizational-culture-is-more-important-than-ever
  7. 7. Pro: Office environments provide opportunities for team-building activities and events that strengthen team bonds.
    SHRM: [Team Building in the Workplace]
    https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/10-leadership-techniques-for-building-high-performing-teams-by-phil-harkins
  8. 8. Con: Virtual team-building activities can also be effective in creating a cohesive and motivated team, especially for distributed teams.
    Harvard Business Review: [Virtual Team Building]
    https://teambuildinghub.com/team-building/virtual/
  9. 9. Unsure: The need for in-person team-building varies with industry, company culture, and the specific needs of the team.
    Deloitte: [Workplace Strategy]
    https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/operations/solutions/advanced-workplace-strategies.html