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Welcome to Kadence Pulse—our regular deep dive into hybrid work trends, behaviors, and insights pulled straight from the data of thousands of our global users. In this edition, we’re turning our attention to the American work ethic. Known globally for its hustle culture, the U.S. is showing a noticeable trend in extended office hours—even in the […]
I had one of those conversations recently that stays with you. You know the kind — the call you hop onto thinking it’ll be a quick exchange of ideas, and you leave feeling like someone just reframed everything you thought you knew. That someone, in this case, was Camilla Miehs. Camilla is a powerhouse. A […]
In San Francisco this week, the sun came out — and so did the laptops. Powerpoint presentations in parks. Zoom calls on the beach. Slack pings sent under picnic umbrellas. According to The San Francisco Standard, it wasn’t just a nice day; it was a quiet act of rebellion. And here’s the thing: companies trying to […]
Freddie Mac is bringing everyone back to the office. Full-time. No flexibility. That’s the latest directive from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), announced just days after a major leadership shake-up that saw Director Sandra Thompson removed and Clinton Jones appointed in her place. This new mandate affects thousands of employees who had been thriving […]
It feels like every day brings a new headline about a company pushing for return-to-office (RTO) mandates, making the debate one of the most divisive workplace topics in recent years. While companies like Amazon and JPMorgan Chase have doubled down on their mandates, Nvidia has taken a decidedly different approach—one that prioritizes flexibility, trust, and […]
Vodafone is tightening its grip on hybrid work, turning a nudge into a mandate. A recently leaked memo reveals that the telecoms giant is taking a hardline approach to hybrid work, warning employees that non-compliance could lead to disciplinary action, even impacting bonuses. This crackdown raises a critical question: Is rigid hybrid enforcement the right […]
As hybrid work becomes the dominant way forward for organizations worldwide, leaders face a growing challenge: how to make smart, data-driven decisions about their workplaces without costly infrastructure or invasive tracking systems. Even in 2025, many companies are making critical decisions that affect thousands of employees based on limited data or gut instincts. That’s why […]
In a world where top talent thrives in flexible environments, why are companies structuring their workplace policies around the bottom 5% of performers? That’s the question posed by Stripe co-founders, John and Patrick Collison, when they were asked about return-to-office (RTO) mandates. It suggests that widespread RTO mandates are a misguided attempt to correct for […]
In February 2025, Starbucks cut 1,100 corporate jobs and tightened office rules for leaders. What the move meant for its hybrid work culture, and lessons for other employers.
Kadence Pulse is our new data-driven series where we uncover key trends in hybrid work, using insights straight from Kadence’s platform. Our goal is to help businesses and employees understand how hybrid work is evolving and how they can make smarter, more informed decisions. The way we work has changed forever, and at Kadence, we […]
A new Harvard study has found that 40% of people surveyed would willingly take a pay cut of 5% or more to continue working from more. Even more striking, 9% said they’d accept a 20% reduction in salary just to avoid returning to the office. These figures aren’t just data points; they tell a powerful […]
Companies are trying to figure out how to keep things flexible without losing that sense of connection. Airbnb seems to have cracked the code with their Live and Work Anywhere policy, centered around a simple yet transformative concept: the gathering week. Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb, sums it up succinctly: Airbnb’s approach is rooted in the belief that […]
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