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Remote work gains traction amid World Cup, heatwaves, and gas price hikes

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Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom suggests that current global events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, extreme heat waves, and rising gas prices due to geopolitical tensions, are reinforcing the benefits of remote and hybrid work. Bloom argues that these factors make commuting undesirable, pushing more companies to permanently adopt flexible work arrangements. He believes that remote work, once seen as a perk, should be viewed by companies as a tool to maintain productivity during disruptive events, with future technologies expected to further enhance virtual collaboration. AI

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Remote work gains traction amid World Cup, heatwaves, and gas price hikes

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez ·

    Hybrid‑work expert Nicholas Bloom says World Cup chaos and pricey commutes are turning July into the summer of remote work

    The economist who has spent two decades studying remote work said most employers are never going back to a fully in-office set up.

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