In Person

“Lost mentorship and undiscovered ideas can affect the future of a firm . . . In Person should contribute to an ongoing conversation about why remote work has remained so persistent if it comes with so many drawbacks.”—The Economist

“This is a crucial book for this moment. A creative and innovative culture requires real connectivity, serendipitous encounters, mentorship, and face-to-face interactions. Especially as we enter an era of AI, when emotional connections will become even more valuable, we need this clarion call to get back to working in person.”—Walter Isaacson, New York Times bestselling author of Steve Jobs and The Greatest Sentence Ever Written

“A powerful and vivid demonstration of the importance of proximity, with valuable lessons about work, connection, and the human species. Don’t miss it.”—Cass R. Sunstein, Robert Walmsley University Professor, Harvard University, and New York Times bestselling author of Nudge

“At a time when organizations are still redefining what work looks like, In Person offers an important and thoughtful examination of the power of human connection in driving learning, innovation, trust, and performance. This is a timely and valuable read for any leader navigating the future of work.”—Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., president and CEO, SHRM

“The debate over where we work—in the office or remotely—has generated far more heat than light. Into that gap step Emanuel and Harrington, who rigorously assess the evidence wherever it leads and in its full complexity. Their finding that remote work can quietly degrade quality deserves attention, as do their well-founded recommendations for how to design and implement hybrid work effectively.”—Peter R. Orszag, PhD, CEO and chairman of Lazard

“In Person is essential reading for anyone who leads a company or a team today. This is the first book on remote work to bring systematic research to answer the question of when being face to face matters most—and when it doesn’t.”—Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School and author of Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well

“This deftly written book combines hard science and persuasive anecdotes drawn from many case studies to offer well-informed practical advice.”—Robert D. Putnam, Professor emeritus, Harvard Kennedy School and author of Bowling Alone

“A persuasive, engaging, and research-backed case for the enduring value of in-person work. A must-read for managers, leaders, and anyone curious about what we gain when we work together face-to-face.”—Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, New York Times bestselling author of Everybody Lies

“For those with Zoom fatigue, tired of virtual hugs, In Person will be your bestie. It is an engaging volume packed with facts and a must-read for our hybrid world.”—Claudia Goldin, Nobel laureate, author Career and Family: Women’s Century-Long Journey toward Equity and expert advisor to the WNBA Players’ Association

“Every business leader who is pondering the new world of remote work should read this book. Every worker who has to make choices about working at home should read this book.”—Edward Glaeser, Fred and Eleanor Glimp Professor of Economics at Harvard University and New York Times bestselling author of Triumph of the City

“In Person makes a resounding case for a return to the office and the face-to-face interactions that are fostered.”—Steven Levitt, author of Freakonomics