Dropbox CEO Drew Houston argues against mandatory return-to-office (RTO) policies, promoting a hybrid work model instead. During a podcast, he likened RTO orders to old shopping habits, suggesting they are outdated in today’s world where remote work remains viable. Houston highlighted Dropbox's longstanding advocacy for hybrid working, referencing their '90/10' rule that allows 90% remote work. He believes a successful work culture must prioritize trust over surveillance, suggesting that companies should adapt their approaches rather than revert to old norms as they embrace the future of work.
"We can be a lot less dumb than forcing people back into a car three days a week or whatever, to literally be back on the same Zoom meeting they would have been at home."
"Forcing people back to the office is probably gonna be like trying to force people back into malls and movie theaters. Nothing wrong with the movie theater, but it's just a different world now."
"You need a different social contract and to let go of control. But if you trust people and treat them like adults, they'll behave like adults. Trust over surveillance."
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