'Building community' — How Missouri State University's efactory serves as a haven for remote workers

Published March 28, 2023 at 9:45 AM CDT

Professionals collaborate around a table at the efactory in this undated photo. — Professionals collaborate at the efactory in this undated photo.

Rachel Anderson, director of the efactory, explains how the efactory has contributed to Springfield's nationally recognized remote work scene.

Our weekly program, Missouri State Journal, is a collaboration between KSMU Radio and Missouri State University. It's hosted and produced by MSU's Office of Strategic Communication, and it airs each Tuesday morning at 9:45 a.m. on KSMU. 

The Wall Street Journal recently named Springfield the No. 1 location for remote workers. Rachel Anderson, director of the efactory, part of Missouri State University, shares perspectives on contemporary remote work and how the efactory serves remote-working professionals.