I work in Norway, one of the most productive countries in the world. Here's why – and how our work differs from the US.

I work in Norway, one of the most productive countries in the world. Here's why – and how our work differs from the US.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Sondre Kvam, co-founder and CEO of Naer, a VR platform that helps teams improve their productivity with fully immersive workshops, who lives in Oslo, Norway. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.

I work in Norway, one of the most productive countries in the world. Here's why – and how our work differs from the US.

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