For the first time in history, millions of workers can do their jobs from anywhere — and the result is the most contentious workplace debate in generations. Employees fight to protect their freedom. CEOs issue return-to-office mandates by gut instinct. Everyone argues, but no one has the data. Until now.
Harvard-trained economists Natalia Emanuel and Emma Harrington are leading researchers on remote and in-person work. They’ve spent years tracking millions of work hours across industries, analyzing Fortune 500 firms, startups, tech companies and call centers. Their findings? Remote work is good for crossing tasks off a to-do list, but can erode the quality of our work, stifle creativity and hurt mental health.
In Person: How Working Together Fuels Creativity, Productivity, and Growth
Natalia Emanuel and Emma Harrington, Ph.D.
$30 (Hardcover)
Crown Currency
Available 10/13/2026
304 pages
