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The future of work isn’t remote vs. office—it’s about designing for flexibility *and* intentional collaboration. Most companies are still stuck in binary thinking.

Jacqueline van den Ende

LinkedIn post analyzing post-pandemic work trends, 2021 · Gecheckt op 21 maart 2026
The future of work isn’t remote vs. office—it’s about designing for flexibility *and* intentional collaboration. Most companies are still stuck in binary thinking.

Analyse

Multiple 2021‑2022 surveys (e.g., McKinsey, Gartner, and the World Economic Forum) show a clear move toward hybrid and flexible work models and emphasize intentional collaboration, supporting the first part of the statement. However, data also indicate that a substantial share of firms have adopted hybrid policies rather than a strict remote‑or‑office binary, contradicting the claim that "most companies are still stuck" in such thinking. Therefore the statement is only partially accurate.

Achtergrond

The COVID‑19 pandemic accelerated remote work, prompting many organizations to reassess workplace design. By late 2021, industry reports highlighted hybrid models that combine flexibility with scheduled in‑person collaboration. While some companies remained fully remote or fully office‑based, the majority were transitioning to blended approaches.

Samenvatting verdict

The claim reflects a real shift toward flexible, collaborative work designs, but the assertion that most companies remain stuck in binary remote‑office thinking overstates the evidence.

Geraadpleegde bronnen

— McKinsey & Company, "The future of work after COVID-19" (2021)
— Gartner, "Hybrid Work: The Future of the Workplace" (2022)
— World Economic Forum, "The hybrid workplace is here to stay" (2021)