Introduction
Developing worker concerns
Even though many initially preferred
working remotely within hybrid environments, it is now a developing concern amongst
remote workers that they will be forgotten or go unnoticed over those who will
be working within offices having to interact with managers on frequent basic,
when it comes to promotion or performance ratings and other associated benefits.
October 26th, 2021
businesswire.com says 60% of the remote workers fears working from home could
hinder their carrier developments.
‘Proximity bias
can influence employees’ perceived performance and put some at a disadvantage’
– MARIE KRETLOW
Future of hybrid working
It has been a new learning to
many that there are more pros than cons in a hybrid working environment, therefore its
likely that many companies are going to adapt to this concept in future. At this stage many
companies are figuring out how to iron out the concerns and move forward. In
this process developing inequality or proximity bias has been considered as
a breathing concern.
Jenny Dramody in her article
to siliconrepublic has quoted from "gsb.stamford.edu" in 2015, an
experiment by a NASDAQ-listed Chinese firm has reviled that working from home
has increased performance productivity by 13 percent."
27th July 2021
Harvard Business Review explains five characteristics of a successful hybrid
work environment.
Recommendations
In a hybrid working environment every stake holder should play their part to ensure such concerns to eliminate.
- Feared workers falling in in to the background have opportunity to work on their own destiny. Stretching to the extent that they will be noticed. Offer to do more or to take additional responsibilities.
- Managers spend more time addressing subordinates
personally and making them feel comfortable. Extend time to speak to individuals
those who potentially fearing, listening them and creating laughter, before
starting a virtual meeting.
- Leaders could consider developing policies
addressing such concerns extending guidance for all stakeholders.
Jenny Dramody in her article below details how leaders should behave when dealing with such concerns.
“Leadership has to take the first step to ensure everyone is set
up for success. Their presence – either remote or in-office – and behaviour set
the tone for the rest of the organisation. Leaders must proactively define
expectations for the team to ensure the ways in which the organisation works
together are equitable for all, regardless of work location.”
She also said that leaders must explain why certain processes
and practices are important instead of merely laying down the rules and
expecting employees to follow blindly.
“With a solid understanding of this, employees across the team
are more likely to champion equitable practices and advocate for their
teammates who aren’t physically in the room.”
References
businesswire.com (https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211026005224/en/Remote-Workers-Fear-Missing-Out-on-Promotions
siliconrepublic.com (https://www.siliconrepublic.com/advice/proximity-bias-remote-working
gsbs.stanford.edu (https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/does-working-home-work-evidence-chinese-experiment
Harvard Business Review (https://hbr.org/sponsored/2021/07/5-traits-of-a-successful-hybrid-work-environment
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