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Ideas, news and practical perspectives on the workplace.
Global businesses need a global picture of office attendance. Yet when workplace tools are poorly adopted, disconnected from actual behavior, or too complex to maintain—leaders lose visibility. And without office use visibility, workplace operations become unmanageable. That’s why Wi-Fi based office check-ins are crucial for office visibility. Kadence changes this with Automatic Check-Ins, powered by […]
Gen Z workers want offices with a clear purpose, not attendance rules. What 2025 survey data says about RTO mandates, turnover and flexibility.
The decision by RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) to require employees in the office four days a week is part of a broader trend: large enterprises are looking to reconnect people, rebuild culture, and spark the kind of collaboration that’s harder to replicate remotely. It’s a well-intentioned move—and a clear signal that the pendulum is […]
Most conversations about smart offices start with sensors. But the smartest offices of the future won’t just track movement. They’ll understand momentum. They won’t just optimize square footage. They’ll cultivate belonging. At Kadence, we believe smart offices are about human flourishing. They won’t ask how many people showed up. They’ll ask—did anyone flourish here? The hybrid revolution gave the […]
Brian Elliott has seen inside hundreds of hybrid organizations. As a former Slack SVP and Executive Leader of Future Forum, he’s helped shape what great hybrid work looks like. In a recent conversation, Brian shared what separates thriving hybrid teams from the rest — and it’s not policies or tech. It’s leadership. Kadence Connect is our live […]
When Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced that all employees—including those previously approved for remote work—would align to a three-day in-office rhythm, it signaled the company’s continued investment in structured hybrid work. Rather than pulling back on flexibility, Uber is fine-tuning its hybrid model to strengthen in-person collaboration while preserving the autonomy teams value. In a […]
In April 2025, Google teams told some remote employees to come in three days a week or risk their jobs. What the move reveals about hybrid work without coordination.
IBM has been a master of reinvention for over a century. But its latest shift — requiring U.S. sales employees to relocate near offices or clients — suggests it’s falling into the same trap as many legacy firms: mistaking location for coordination. According to The Register, IBM is asking its U.S. sales teams to confirm new […]
For workplace and HR leaders, understanding how your office is actually being used—and how your hybrid policies are performing—has never been more important. But in today’s world of fragmented data, one-size-fits-all dashboards, and endless manual reporting, turning occupancy data into actionable strategy with Hybrid work experts is easier said than done. That’s why we’re excited […]
At Kadence, we’re talking to hybrid teams every day. And while the headlines keep circling around office mandates and badge swipes, the reality on the ground is far more nuanced — and far more urgent. We’re watching companies struggle with hybrid not because the model is broken — but because their managers are unprepared, their systems […]
At a time when many corporate leaders are calling for a return to the office, Atlassian is doubling down on distributed work—and it’s paying off. The software company just secured a top spot on Fortune’s 2025 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, and their commitment to remote-first operations is a big reason why. In […]
Another week, another trend in employee wellness. This time it’s “recharge days”—company-wide time off designed to combat burnout by shutting the laptop lid for everyone at once. On the surface, it sounds thoughtful. Generous, even. But let’s call it what it really is: a backwards step. This week’s Fortune article on the “100 Best Companies to Work […]
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