Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind
When given the choice, the majority of workers would prefer to work remotely. And flexibility is one of the most important benefits when candidates consider a new job. But working from home can have a hidden downside.
Remote workers aren’t getting the same amount of recognition for the work that they are doing. In particular, there’s research that remote workers are working longer hours, actually performing better, but 50% less likely to get promoted.
Managers may not be recognizing the contributions of the remote worker because they don’t see them on a day-to-day basis.
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