In a recent interview, Kevin O'Leary discussed the evolving expectations of younger workers in a gig economy. Notably, many in their 20s haven't experienced traditional office settings and favor flexibility over rigidity. O'Leary, who previously mandated office attendance, now negotiates work arrangements based on performance, emphasizing that top talent should have the liberty to choose their work environment. He highlighted the importance of adapting to these evolving norms to attract and retain skilled employees, underscoring flexibility as a crucial component of modern work culture.
"I realized, particularly around engineering and in another area that's so important, social media talent for customer acquisition and return on ad spend, those people are in their 20s. They've never worked in an office in a real job."
"I don't even talk about that anymore. The good people have figured out they don't need to work in an office. You want the top talent. I go for performance and executional excellence. We negotiate how often they come into the office."
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