The Future Of Work: Balancing Remote And In-office Teams | Interview With Adam Riggs

In a recent interview with Adam Riggs, CEO of Framable, as part of Work Design's “What the F* is Happening to the Office?”, the focus was on improving the user experience for platforms like Microsoft Teams. Framable is working to reduce friction in the collaboration experience for distributed teams, whether they are in the same building or spread across different locations. Adam emphasized how tools like Teams, though initially not designed for the intense use they saw during the pandemic, played a critical role in maintaining productivity. As distributed work becomes the new normal, Framable aims to enhance digital tools to bridge the gap between remote and in-office employees.

This conversation is part of Work Design's broader exploration of how work, the office, and work environments are evolving. The “What the F* is Happening to the Office?” program examines critical disciplines and technologies organizations need to consider as they rethink the future of their workplaces. Adam highlighted the importance of addressing challenges like flexibility in schedules, hybrid work models, and mentorship in distributed environments. He also posed an important question: “Is the experience in the physical work environment any different from the tools individuals and teams use for work? Shouldn't we consider how to better integrate these experiences so that both the space and tools we use enhance each other?”

Framable's role in improving collaboration tools is vital for organizations as they navigate these changes and plan the next iteration of their workplace.

As companies continue to adapt to the evolving workplace landscape, it’s clear that distributed work is here to stay. Framable is at the forefront of developing innovative tools that help bridge the gap between in-office and remote teams, ensuring that collaboration, connection, and mentorship remain strong. If you're interested in learning more about how our work and our work environments are changing, be sure to subscribe to ourYouTube channel for the latest insights from industry leaders like Adam Riggs. Don't miss out—join the conversation today!

Here are six key takeaways from the conversation with Adam Riggs, CEO of Framable:

1.) Focus on End-User Experience: Framable enhances the user experience on platforms like Microsoft Teams, addressing friction points in collaboration for over 300 million users globally.

2.) Distributed Work is the Future: The shift to distributed work is permanent, and companies must adopt tools that support seamless collaboration between remote and in-office employees.

3.) Hybrid Work Flexibility: Post-pandemic, flexibility in work schedules and hybrid models are becoming essential for retaining talent and meeting modern workforce expectations.

4.) Challenges of Remote Mentorship: Distributed work poses challenges for mentorship, particularly for younger employees, who miss out on unscheduled learning moments. Companies must create strategies to maintain these critical interactions.

5.) Improving Collaboration Tools: Framable is working to enhance digital tools to simulate both face-to-face and shoulder-to-shoulder interactions, making it easier for teams to collaborate across locations.

6.) The Evolution of the Office: The office is evolving to focus on natural light, open spaces, and balancing public and private areas. However, tools for distributed work must continue to evolve to ensure employees can contribute effectively whether they're remote or in-office.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction: What the F* is Happening to the Office?
01:06 - The Shift to Distributed Work - The focus on enhancing the end-user experience
03:03 - Removing Friction in Remote Collaboration - Distributed work post-pandemic.
04:25 - Integrating Workspace and Tools - Tools to bridge the gap between in-office and remote. 06:44 - Hybrid Work & Flexibility in the Modern Workforce - Integrating tools and workspace.
10:55 - The Attributes of the Physical Office - The evolving needs of employees,
12:50 - Challenges of Mentorship in Distributed Work
16:38 - Leadership in the Office - Future of Collaboration Tools


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