Remote and Hybrid Work
Remote and hybrid work models have fundamentally transformed traditional workplace dynamics, evolving from an emergency response during the pandemic into strategic approaches that offer both opportunities and challenges for organizations.
The hybrid workplace model, combining remote and in-office work, presents unique challenges in creating equitable experiences and opportunities for all employees. Organizations must carefully design policies and practices that prevent the emergence of a two-tier workforce where in-office employees might have advantages over their remote colleagues in terms of visibility, advancement opportunities, or access to leadership. This includes developing inclusive meeting practices that ensure remote participants can contribute effectively, creating fair performance evaluation systems that focus on outcomes rather than presence, and establishing clear guidelines for when in-person attendance is necessary or beneficial.