Littler Lounge: Behind the Screen – Fraud, Fatigue and Other Considerations of Remote Work

Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave dive headfirst into one of the wildest twists in remote work yet: North Korean laptop farms. Yes, you read that right. What starts as a conversation about post-pandemic remote work compliance quickly turns into a real-life cyber-thriller involving allegations of fake employees, IT gigs and millions of dollars funneled to fund weapons programs. Claire breaks down how these schemes may slip past even the most sophisticated employers – and what companies can do to tighten their remote work policies before things get weird(er).

But it’s not all cloak-and-dagger. The duo also explores the surprising science behind video meetings versus phone calls. Spoiler: your brain might be working harder than it needs to on Zoom, and not in a good way. With insights from Stanford University and the journal Cerebral Cortex, they unpack how different formats may affect creativity, emotional connection and cognitive load – and what that means for managing employees in a hybrid world.

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