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AI Boosted My Job performance. Remote Work Erased My Presence.

AI Boosted My Job performance. Remote Work Erased My Presence.

Update: 2025-08-20

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Stanford economist Nick Bloom returns with new data showing return-to-office mandates are "dark matter" - constantly reported but not actually happening. We also explore how AI is reshaping worker productivity and whether it may be acting as a tailwind for remote work adoption.

Special Guest:

Hosts:

Matt Sunbulli

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Aaron Calafato

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Leah Ova

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Editorial:
Brooks Borden
Matt Sunbulli

Ken Wendt

Senior Audio Engineer:

Ken Wendt

Research:

Zaid Safe

Matt Sunbulli

Aaron Calafato

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AI Boosted My Job performance. Remote Work Erased My Presence.

AI Boosted My Job performance. Remote Work Erased My Presence.

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