A management strategy known as the results-only work environment (ROWE) has seen a surge in interest during the pandemic, says one of the architects of the system. In a results-only work environment, employees have complete control over when, where and how they work. Thompson said a results-only work environment requires a shift in thinking about what it means to manage. Proponents say one of the benefits of a results-only work environment is that employees can choose to work when they feel most creative. "When we say a results-only work environment, it almost sounds like this utopian work system — that I can completely disappear and just produce the work that you want me to produce.

Source: CBC News December 20, 2021 11:17 UTC