Hi everyone,
I came across an article today and wanted to get your thoughts on it:
I'm not focusing on the accuracy of the data, but rather the premise. Personally, I find it frustrating when I read statements like:
- "A recent Dell memo said, making it clear that if staff want to stay working on a remote basis, then they can expect their progression to stall."
- "90% of chief executives who were surveyed by KPMG last year said that when it comes to the best projects, raises, and promotions, it is the people who come into the office that they’re more likely to favour."
At its core, isn't this a form of discrimination? If employees are meeting or exceeding their goals and performance metrics but are overlooked simply because they work remotely, isn't that discriminatory?
From what I hear and read, it seems that many employers struggle to effectively manage remote teams. While organisations can cite 'business need' to require physical presence, shouldn't they be focusing on upskilling managers to handle remote teams and providing the necessary tools for remote work?
If employees can excel while working from home, it should be seen as a significant advantage for the organisation. Conversely, if a job cannot be done remotely, then it's straightforward—it can't be done remotely.
Seeing articles about paying bonuses to get people back into the office and organisations making it clear that remote workers' career progression will stall just seems so backward to me.
What do you think?