The Growing Disconnect Between Remote Workers and Their Companies
Remote workers are increasingly experiencing a disconnect from their companies, leading to potential challenges in communication and collaboration.
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Posted 8/24/2023, 4:01:00 AM
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Remote workers feel less connected to their company's mission, but they still prefer not to go into the office, highlighting the importance of a common purpose and effective communication from managers to improve engagement.
Employers are increasing their demands for in-person work, with many companies requiring employees to return to the office at least a few days a week, sparking negotiations and debates over the future of remote work.
CEOs are bringing remote employees back to the office most days, citing decreased productivity and difficulties with collaboration and communication as reasons for the shift, although experts argue for a flexible, hybrid approach to work.
Remote workers are using golf as a way to break up their day and recharge, leading to a golfing boom during work hours, although this hasn't directly caused a drop in productivity, according to a Stanford University research paper. However, media titan Michael Bloomberg argues that remote work depletes organizational outlook and creates proximity bias.