In this hybrid event, we discuss the implications of different hybrid work patterns and explore what this means for employees, businesses and cities. Does place still matter or is the future of work one where we work when and where we like, with traditional offices a thing of the past? What does this mean for cities and how might changing work patterns reshape our local places?

The event begins with Dr Matthew Davis sharing key findings from the Adapting Offices research project (https://futureworkplaces.leeds.ac.uk/), providing data-driven insights on the impact of different work patterns on employee behaviour. Matthew will explain what this means for organisations and how businesses are responding to redesign the notion of “going to work”.

Our industry panel then questions what these changes mean for businesses and cities. Speakers will share their experiences in managing the transition to new ways of working from their different perspectives. Angela Barnicle (Chief Officer Asset Management & Regeneration, Leeds City Council) will start the discussion by sharing the city of Leeds perspective. The panel will explore what the changes mean not just for employees and their employers, but what the implications may be for the local economy, city centres, district neighbourhoods and wider urban planning.

The event provides an opportunity to ask questions and to directly engage in debate to understand the trade-offs and implications that the future of work may bring.

A networking lunch follows the panel discussion so that guest can continue the discussion.

The session will be hybrid enabled and guests will have the option to register to join live via Zoom to contribute to the discussions.

Full programme to be sent to attendees ahead of the event.

This event is part of the ESRC 2022 Festival of Social Science.

The session will be hybrid enabled and guests will have the option to register to join live via Zoom to contribute to the discussions.

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The future of work: does place still matter?