Out of Office is an audiobook for every office worker—from employees to managers—currently facing the decision about whether, and how, to return to the office. The past two years have shown us that there may be a new path forward, one that doesn’t involve hellish daily commutes and the demands of jam-packed work schedules that no longer make sense. But how can we realise that future in a way that benefits workers and companies alike?

Based on groundbreaking reporting and interviews with workers and managers around the world, Out of Office illuminates the key values and questions that should be driving this conversation: trust, fairness, flexibility, inclusive workplaces, equity and work-life balance. Above all, they argue that companies need to listen to their employees—and that this will promote, rather than impede, productivity and profitability. As a society, we have talked for decades about flexible work arrangements—this audiobook makes clear that we are at an inflection point where this is actually possible for many employees and their companies.