#11 Return To Office or Work From Home? with Mary Hickey and Rich Leigh Re-Run

We're joined by Mary Hickey, Senior Digital PR Manager at North and Rich Leigh, Founder and CEO of Radioactive PR. The episode dives into the ongoing debate about remote work versus in-office work, particularly in the context of the post-pandemic world. Throughout the episode, we explore the pros and cons of different working arrangements, the impact on creativity and collaboration, and the challenges of retaining talent in a competitive market.00:00:00 - Welcome to Season 2 Join Louise Parker and Steve Baker as they kick off the second season of the Digital PR Podcast.00:01:31 - Introducing the Guests Meet Mary Hickey, Senior Digital PR Manager at North, and Rich Lee, Founder and CEO at Radioactive PR. They share their backgrounds and current roles in the digital PR landscape.00:05:12 - The Office vs. Remote Work Debate The discussion begins on the ongoing debate about working from home, in the office, or a hybrid model. Rich and Mary share their experiences and preferences regarding workplace arrangements.00:10:10 - Agency Policies and Employee Perspectives Rich and Mary delve into their respective agency policies on remote work and how these have evolved since the pandemic, highlighting the importance of employee satisfaction and agency culture.00:28:03 - Pros and Cons of Current Work Setups Rich and Mary outline the positives and negatives of their current working arrangements, discussing creativity, collaboration, autonomy, and the challenges of remote training and team dynamics.Check out the full transcript here.–About the Digital PR PodcastHosted by our very own Heads of PR, Lou and Steve, we recorded our first episode of the Digital PR Podcast back in December 2022, and have had some fascinating conversations with movers and shakers from the PR industry in the UK and further afield, sharing their knowledge and experiences.To let us know about any topics you’d like us to cover or guests you’d like to see (maybe you’d like to be a guest yourself?) drop us a line at [email protected]. If you’re really enjoying the show, make sure to rate the podcast 5 stars and leave us a review.The Digital PR Podcast is brought to you by Propellernet and sponsored by Coverage Book. You can also watch on Youtube as a video podcast.To check out our socials and other useful links click here.