Calling B.S. on WFH predictions

INC. THIS MORNING Calling B.S. on WFH predictions Good morning, Some people predict the pandemic will usher in a new age of remote work. Michael Dubin has his doubts. "This idea that we’re all just going to work remotely, I think, is B.S.," the Dollar Shave Club co-founder said on Wednesday, during an Inc. Real Talk virtual event. "Business is a team sport, and team sports need team chemistry. It's really hard to foster team chemistry when you’re remote." Dubin left Dollar Shave Club's offices on March 10, 2020, sick with Covid-19 at the time, and never came back: In January, he sold his interest in the business and stepped down as CEO. During his decade at the helm, he oversaw a period of explosive business growth, culminating with Dollar Shave Club's sale to Unilever in 2016 for roughly $1 billion in cash. He also became known as a marketing expert, starring in comedic and offbeat commercials that went viral and helped popularize his startup. When Dollar Shave Club eventually returns to the office, Dubin won’t be joining them. Read our story to learn why he’s still excited to work in-person again someday--along with his top lessons for today’s startup founders. HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: The way you give feedback is all wrong. Here’s how to do it right. --Inc. On this week’s Founders Project podcast: Why a startup with a $5 billion valuation favored a remote-first workforce long before the pandemic. --Inc. Amazon now expects its employees back in their offices by autumn, according to a company memo. --The Seattle Times Related: If Google employees want to work from home beyond September 1, they’ll need to apply for a max of 14 days annually. --CNBC Richard Branson wants business leaders to care about a social justice issue that few CEOs talk about. --Inc. ONE MORE THING: Use these four effective strategies to keep burnout at bay. --Inc.   --Cameron Albert-Deitch Reporter, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback at calbertdeitch@inc.com, and sign up for daily text messages from me. Become an Inc. Unlimited subscriber. Click here to forward to a friend. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, Unsubscribe • Update Profile • View in Browser • Privacy Policy