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Paul Welty, PhD AI, WORK, AND STAYING HUMAN

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Bookmark: Less than 10% of workers want to be on-site full-time. This is the future of remote work

Explore how less than 10% of workers prefer full-time on-site roles as remote work becomes essential for well-being and business savings.

As we dive into the future of remote work, it’s clear that flexible working models continue to shape our professional landscape. Megan Dawkins’ insights from FlexJobs reveal that remote work is now more valued than even salary, pointing to a major shift in workplace priorities. With businesses saving billions and employees enjoying improved well-being, it’s apparent that remote work isn’t just a trend—it’s becoming a fundamental part of modern work life. Discover how these changes could redefine your work environment.

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Less than 10% of workers want to be on-site full-time. This is the future of remote work

The agent-shaped org chart

Every real org has the same topology: principal, role-holder, specialists. Staff AI maps onto it, node for node, and the cost collapse shows up in the deliverables that were always just human-handoff overhead.

AI as staff, not software

Two frames for what AI is doing to work. The tool frame makes tools smarter. The staff frame makes roles unnecessary. Those aren't the same product, the same company, or the same industry.

Knowledge work was never work

Knowledge work was always coordination between humans who couldn't share state directly. The artifacts were never the work. They were the overhead — and AI just made the overhead optional.

The work of being available now

A book on AI, judgment, and staying human at work.

The practice of work in progress

Practical essays on how work actually gets done.

How do I get my dev team to adopt AI?

A stub on helping mixed-interest development teams find their own useful ways into AI.

Want to learn about agents? Talk to someone who ran an agency.

I spent 20 years running consulting engagements at Fortune 500 companies. Turns out that's the best preparation for running a fleet of AI agents ... because the problems are identical.

Your AI agents need a water cooler

We run a twelve-session AI fleet that coordinates through an IRC breakroom. A friend asked: why are you making AI agents act like humans? The answer turned out to be more interesting than the question.

Article analysis: A shift in remote work? Microsoft and McKinsey address RTO plans in the wake of amazon’’s 5-day mandate

Explore the evolving landscape of remote work as Microsoft and McKinsey respond to Amazon's RTO mandate, balancing corporate needs and employee flexibility.

Article analysis: Why remote work is declining: Analyzing productivity, management preferences, and tech challenges

Explore the decline of remote work as we analyze productivity issues, management preferences, and tech challenges shaping the future of office environments.

Article analysis: The future of remote work: Navigating the clash between employers and employees

Explore the clash between employers and employees over remote work policies and discover what the future holds for the workplace landscape.