Digital Download Reimagining the Nature of Work

"Reimagining the Nature of Work" is an actionable call-to-action and a powerful antidote to the prevalent malaise of productivity obsession, toxic corporate cultures, relentless hustle and beyond the tried-and-true “9–5, 49 weeks a year, until you're 65” design that characterizes modern work. With nature as her muse, Out of Office founder Alice crafts a compelling framework for a nourishing and regenerative way of working—drawing inspiration from the inherent rhythms and harmonies of the natural world.

In this booklet, we delve into:

• The pitfalls of contemporary linear work models and their role in collective burnout.

• Rituals and practices for organizations, teams, and individuals eager to transition from perpetual exhaustion to a nourishing and regenerative work-life and work environment

• Unpacking the lessons we can draw from ecosystems like mycelium and forests as ways to provide a social support system

• The need to break free from societal norms and redefine success based on what we personally value, rather than on what a few have defined as standard

• Actionable design principles for a new work culture to guide us towards this journey and provide guardrails and a collective vision

Reimagining the Nature of Work goes beyond traditional work paradigms, proposing a new model where work is not draining and defined by productivity obsession, toxic corporate cultures, relentless hustle and the  “9–5, 49 weeks a year, until you're 65”, but a holistic and sustainable alternative to living an inspired and connected live.

By Alice Katter 
Contributors: Bree Groff, Lori Abichandani, Matt Sim, Victoria Stoyanova