Is working from home actually a ‘career killer’ for women? In this subscriber episode, Mia, Holly and Em are diving into the comments made by Skims co-founder Emma Grede which have sparked a massive debate.
The Kardashian whisperer and multi-millionaire businesswoman reckons being physically present in the office is non-negotiable if you want to climb the ladder. So, what is the ‘proximity bias’ and does it still matter in the modern workplace in 2026?
Plus, we unpack whether we’re losing our in-person skills by communicating through screens instead of face-to-face.
Also, we get real about the structural issues that make traditional office hours so hard for parents. (Hello, 3pm school pickups) And, from laundry to sick kids, why does working from home often mean women take on more of the invisible household labour? We discuss.
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