The episode dives into the ongoing debate about remote work versus in-office work, particularly in the context of the post-pandemic world. We explore the pros and cons of different working arrangements, the impact on creativity and collaboration and the challenges of retaining talent in a competitive market.
Full show notes & transcript: https://www.propellernet.co.uk/the-digital-pr-podcast/s2-e5-rto-or-wfh-mary-hickey-rich-leigh/
00:01:31 - Introducing the Guests: Mary and Rich
00:02:05 - Mary's Background and Role at North
00:03:13 - Rich's Background and Agency Journey
00:05:22 - The Current Work Environment: Office vs. Remote
00:06:12 - Rich's Agency Policy on Office Attendance
00:10:10 - Mary's Remote Work Experience at North
00:14:46 - The Balance of Remote and Office Work
00:15:13 - Industry Trends: The Future of Work in PR
00:20:00 - Employee Perspectives on Returning to the Office
00:23:02 - Mary's Take on Agency Flexibility
00:27:36 - Pros and Cons of Current Work Setups
00:28:03 - Rich's Three Key Positives of In-Person Work
00:37:39 - Mary's Advantages of Remote Work
About the Propellernet Digital PR Podcast:
We started the podcast back in December 2022, hosted by our Heads of PR, Lou and Steve. Since then we've launched three series; one featuring conversations with guests and friends from the Digital PR industry and another two comprising 5 mini-episodes with some of our PR team sharing their knowledge and experiences. Join us as we chat all things Digital PR!
