Avani Prabhakar: How distributed work can unlock your potential

How distributed work can unlock your potential

The option to work from home means that work truly works for everyone, says Avani Prabhakar, chief people officer of a large tech company. She explains how flexibility and asynchronous collaboration in a distributed workplace can unlock diverse global talent, level the playing field for introverts and actually increase productivity — without damaging company culture. (Made in partnership with Atlassian)

Allowing people to choose where and how they work unlocks a broader range of talent and boosts productivity. In one company, 12,000 employees across 3,000 cities now work without any return-to-office mandate, and 92 percent say they are doing the best work of their lives. Asynchronous collaboration, flexible schedules, and intentional in-person gatherings create a workplace where everyone, including introverts and global teams, can thrive. Shifting the focus from presence to meaningful connection and output makes work better for all.