Close

2022-08-26

Is it up to employees to fix the remote work promotion gap?

Is it up to employees to fix the remote work promotion gap?

In-office workers get more face time with the people who promote them. Is it incumbent on remote workers to compensate?

It is a concern for remote workers that proximity plays a role in promotions and that managers may view in-office workers more favorably due to concerns about employee engagement. Studies have shown that remote workers have lower promotion rates than their in-person colleagues, despite being more productive. Companies need to find ways to ensure remote workers have the same opportunities for advancement as their in-office colleagues, such as experimenting with different working models and communication strategies. However, the extent to which remote workers are at a disadvantage in terms of promotions depends on the organization’s working model and whether a majority of the people in the organization are working remotely or not.

The full article is “Is it up to employees to fix the remote work promotion gap?