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The Real Reason Remote Work Works | Raj Choudhury

What if work wasn’t a place, but a possibility? In this episode, we sit down with economist and author Raj Choudhury, whose groundbreaking research has redefined how we think about remote work. Raj’s insights extend far beyond the post-pandemic shift—they’re a call to embrace “Work From Anywhere” (WFA) as a powerful strategy for accessing broader talent pools, boosting productivity, and, most importantly, improving employee well-being.. 

We explore how WFA differs from a basic work-from-home setup and unpack the real-world data behind its benefits: higher retention, reduced real estate costs, and measurable performance gains. Raj also addresses the core challenges of WFA—including isolation, communication across time zones, and preserving company culture—and offers tech-powered strategies to overcome them.

Whether you’re booking your next work-from-beach staycation or simply curious about building a healthier work environment, Raj’s evidence-based approach offers a compelling roadmap for creating flexible, inclusive, and future-ready teams. This is the future of work—demystified.

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Topics

[0:00] Intro and Speed Round with Raj Choudhury

[4:16] Benefits of Work From Anywhere

[12:14] Challenges and Solutions to Remote Work

[18:50] Real Company Examples: Zapier, Cisco, Atlassian

[24:00] Why Leaders Resist Remote Work

[35:15] Bringing WFA to Traditional Organizations

[42:30] What’s Changed since 2020

[44:00] Desert Island Music Picks

[46:00] Grooving Session: Rethinking How We View Work

©2025 Behavioral Grooves

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