Want A Promotion In Your 20s? Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Says Office Presence Is Crucial [Video]

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, believes that it is important for young professionals to work from office. Speaking on The Diary of a CEO podcast, he highlighted the significance of in-person workplace interactions, especially for young professionals looking to advance their careers.

He revealed, “When I was a young executive, I had no idea what I was doing. I was just lucky to be there, learning by hanging out at the water cooler, attending meetings, and being around the office.” He emphasised that the informal learning and networking that come from being in an office environment were essential to his career growth.

Schmidt firmly stated, “If you’re in your 20s, you need to be in the office because that’s how you’ll get promoted.”

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Notably, Schmidt’s comments align with studies showing a link between office presence and …