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Remote working and what it takes
After many years of working from home for different employers and in different countries. It still amazes me is how many employers still refuse to let people work away from the office.
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Our organization tends to have an inconsistent policy around working from home that seems to be on a per-manager basis. We have a lot of managers who feel you have to dress a certain way or be present to be productive. They also are unfortunately often the ones who micromanage their teams.
Meanwhile, others allow it, but the effort to include those WFH can be a challenge since you are not as visible and meetings often forget about those not there.
These are some great tips overall. I think what I would include in that list is that leaders need to remain mindful that all of their team is included when some are in the office, and others are not and that decisions that were once group exercises don't accidently become silo's.
Meanwhile, others allow it, but the effort to include those WFH can be a challenge since you are not as visible and meetings often forget about those not there.
These are some great tips overall. I think what I would include in that list is that leaders need to remain mindful that all of their team is included when some are in the office, and others are not and that decisions that were once group exercises don't accidently become silo's.
Thanks Christopher,
I have seen it where remote working is left to manager discretion and that is what happens. It is like you are being punished because your manager is fearful. Some times discussing it with HR can help but not always.
I mentioned about having to improve your communication skills due to make sure you are included. There will be times when you as a remote worker do feel excluded. Things like office events and people birthdays. It is always worth making a business trip to the office if at all possible from time to time. When you do arrange time with colleagues and build that rapport.
Managers do feel bad about you missing out at least the ones I have had. So make up for it when you are there.
I have seen it where remote working is left to manager discretion and that is what happens. It is like you are being punished because your manager is fearful. Some times discussing it with HR can help but not always.
I mentioned about having to improve your communication skills due to make sure you are included. There will be times when you as a remote worker do feel excluded. Things like office events and people birthdays. It is always worth making a business trip to the office if at all possible from time to time. When you do arrange time with colleagues and build that rapport.
Managers do feel bad about you missing out at least the ones I have had. So make up for it when you are there.