The Holtz Remote Work Study analyzes the effects of Microsoft's shift to full-time remote work in 2020. Using data from 61,000 employees, it found that remote work weakened collaboration networks, making them more static and siloed. Employees relied more on asynchronous communication (email, messaging) and less on synchronous interactions (video calls, meetings), reducing information flow. Work hours increased, potentially indicating lower productivity or blurred work-life boundaries. The study warns that fully remote models may hinder innovation and knowledge transfer, urging companies to carefully design hybrid work strategies to mitigate these effects.

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