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Despite return-to-office mandates, remote work is gaining new momentum, driven by Gen Z’s expectations, rising demand for flexibility, and a shift in how companies define workplace experience. Anton van Heerden unpacks the research and the mindset shift leaders must embrace. You Can’t Force Culture Into a Cubicle Return-to-

Author: Anton van Heerden Anton is the CEO and founder of DNA EOR and DNA Outsourcing. With 30+ years of experience in HR and payroll technology, he has led transformative workforce solutions across Africa and the Middle East, helping companies expand globally through compliant, people- led EOR and payroll services. Before founding DNA in 2018, Anton served as Executive Vice President and Managing Director for Sage Africa and Middle East, where he played a pivotal role in scaling operations and driving product innovation across the region. His career began as a founding member of VIP Payroll, contributing to one of South Africa’s most trusted payroll software brands. Today, Anton is recognised as a strategic leader in global employment, valued for his insights on compliance, cross-border hiring, and the role of technology in scaling teams. His mission remains clear: simplify international expansion while keeping people at the heart of the process.

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