The question every business leader is asking today is no longer if we will return to the office, but how. With increasing economic pressures, environmental sustainability top of mind, and boards nudging executives to finally set an office policy in stone, companies have turned to a variety of potential solutions. These may include downsizing office space, getting rid of offices altogether, creating hybrid work schedules, or on the other side–even requiring employees to return five days a week. However, as we all know, making these decisions is extremely challenging, as they will make or break the future of any business.
I have spent most of my career in I.T. and systems management tackling challenges like understanding complex systems, how we transition and secure them in the cloud, and solving the cybersecurity skills shortage. As chief security officer and senior vice president of I.T. at Sumo Logic, I’ve not only had the opportunity to build a world-class security and compliance team, but also to serve our 500 global Sumo Logic employees by leading our real estate footprint. Therefore, my new obstacle is to guide how we return this growing, dispersed workforce to the office in a culture- and cost-efficient way.
