In this episode, Holli Beth sits down with Peter Cappelli to unpack the evolving realities of remote and hybrid work. They explore why office culture still matters, how mentorship and collaboration shift in distributed teams, and what’s at stake for early-career professionals. Cappelli shares evidence-based insights on supervision, hiring, and the hidden costs of poor management in today’s workplace.
About Peter
Peter Cappelli is the George W. Taylor Professor of Management at The Wharton School and Director of Wharton’s Center for Human Resources. He is also a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, and has advised governments and global organizations on employment policy and workforce development.
Named one of the top 5 most influential management thinkers by HR Magazine and a top 50 influencer in aging by NPR, Cappelli brings decades of thought leadership to critical conversations about the future of work. His work is featured in The Wall Street Journal, HR Executive, and Harvard Business Review. His latest book, In Praise of the Office, examines the rise of remote work and what’s lost when we leave the office behind.
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