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Remote Work Fractures the 5 p.m. Bar Rush

Remote Work Fractures the 5 p.m. Bar Rush

Remote work has fragmented traditional happy hours, scattering the 5 p.m. rush and forcing bars to adapt with earlier deals and hybrid programming. Experts and owners cite emotional fatigue and staggered schedules as key drivers.

DC Metro Sees Hybrid Work Boom: Half Adopt 3.2 Office Days Weekly

DC Metro Sees Hybrid Work Boom: Half Adopt 3.2 Office Days Weekly

In the D.C. metro area, nearly half the workforce has adopted hybrid schedules, averaging 3.2 office days per week, per a recent report. This post-pandemic shift reshapes commutes, real estate, and work-life balance, fostering productivity and retention amid challenges like traffic and equity issues. It signals a new normal for flexible work.