The Calculator

How much in-person work is right for your team? Answer five questions. We'll tally the science.

01How key are connections?

Are relationships with clients or colleagues crucial to achieving success?

02How high are the stakes?

For some teams, mistakes are catastrophic. For others, they are embarrassing but easy to fix. How high are the risks facing your team?

03How experienced is your team?

Is your workforce filled with fresh employees, who are still learning the ropes? Or seasoned employees, who can do the whole job blindfolded?

04How crucial are innovation and iteration?

Some teams are building the plane while flying it. Others are executing on a well-defined process. How central is creativity to your team?

05How hot is the labor market?

Is it easy to recruit and retain the talent your team needs?

Answer all five questions to calculate.