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For WPP, the future of work depends on office culture [Video]

At this year’s WPP Stream event in Greece – a two-day ‘unconference’ where industry leaders gathered for informal, peer-led discussions – one thing became clear: how we work is undergoing a seismic shift.

Stream, which eschews the usual top-down conference format in favor of open dialogue, saw WPP’s CEO Mark Read among the speakers addressing the biggest challenges and opportunities facing businesses today. This year, two big themes stood out: AI’s rise and the future of remote work.

But it was the conversation about remote work that really sparked debate. Amazon’s CEO Andy Jassy recently gave an edict that employees must return to the office five days a week and it seems this has given CEOs the perfect cover to start rethinking the post-pandemic work-from-home setup.

At Stream, the consensus was that, while flexibility will remain, the era of a fully remote workforce may be winding down. There was a …

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Surge VA Training Expands in Metro Manila: Philippines' Largest Virtual Assistant Training Agency Opens Centers in Quezon City [Video]

Surge, the Philippines largest virtual assistant training agency, has taken a major step in its expansion with the opening of two new training centers in Quezon City, bringing its expert VA training to the heart of Metro Manila. Founded in Mindanao, Surge now offers aspiring and experienced Filipino freelancers an accessible, in-person way to boost their skills, gain a competitive edge, and unlock global remote work opportunities through its comprehensive programs and courses.

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Overnight at the Office? Coworking Spaces Spawn New Hotels Around the Globe [Video]

If you thought remote work was popular during the pandemic, you haven't seen anything yet. Despite early reports to the contrary, a recent survey from Zoom and Reworked finds 64% of global companies currently utilize a hybrid work model, which includes coworking spaces. Coworking isn't just reshaping the work world; it's also making ripples in