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I am pleased to share this article from my colleague Christopher S. Nickson. Should organizations force every employee to return to the office? Christopher S. Nickson talks about taking a tailored approach, and shares how the majority of higher education institutions offer remote and hybrid options. #HR #talentretention #RTO #remotework

A recent study reveals a concerning trend: employees who work from home are less likely to receive pay rises and promotions compared to their office-based counterparts. The first comprehensive research project to examine the post-Covid work-from-home (WFH) phenomenon at the University of Warsaw, sheds light on the bias against remote workers in terms of career advancement. Key findings from the study include: 👉 Managers were 11% less likely to promote employees who worked entirely from home compared to those who were office-based. 👉 Hybrid workers, who split their time between home and the office, were 7% less likely to receive promotions. 👉 Pay rise prospects were also dim for remote workers, with managers being 9% less likely to grant raises to those working fully from home and 7% less likely to give raises to hybrid workers. These findings underscore the need for organisations to reassess their promotion and pay rise criteria, ensuring fair and equitable evaluations for remote and hybrid workers. It is crucial to address the career penalties faced by employees who work from home, despite the increasing acceptance of remote work since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. While remote work offers flexibility and new possibilities, it should not come at the cost of career progression. By addressing these inequities, organisations can ensure that remote and hybrid workers have equal opportunities for success. [HR Review] #RemoteWork #HybridWork #Promotion #Inclusion #WorkplaceEquity #Hr #Recruitment

1. Top performers may flee : Compulsory in-office work drive turnover 2. Employee engagement suffers: Mandated RTO (return-to-office) can lead to higher levels of burnout and intent to leave 3. DEI (Diversity, equity, and inclusion) could take a hit: Workers from underrepresented groups are especially in favor of remote options

Some interesting research which suggests a worrying trend that is creeping into our post-pandemic world of work. I struggle to understand the logic of promoting and rewarding people because they are more visible in the office than others, rather than purely on merit. Whether deliberate or not, it sends an unhealthy message that those who want to get on, must get in. Employers that allow hybrid working should embrace it fully, to ensure that employees who spend more time away from the workplace are not being penalised.  We know that remote working allows those with disabilities, caring responsibilities and social backgrounds to participate more effectively in the workplace. There are practical steps that employers can take to ensure that all employees have an equal opportunity to work on the best projects, build their internal and external networks, maximise their income, attend training and receive guidance and feedback – regardless of where they work. Out of sight should not be out of mind. #futureofwork #hybridworking #hr #ukemplaw

As we kick off a short week here in BC, I wanted to share a critical piece of information that is missing from the #wfh vs #wfo debate. Many candidates we speak with want hybrid and work from office options. Here are just a few of the (many) reasons why: - they do not have a safe space at home - they don't live in an environment that is conducive to productive work - they enjoy the idea getting dressed and having somewhere to go each day - they learn better and collaborate more effectively in person - they just like it better What would you add to this list? There are many (reasonable) reasons why companies continue to work from the office and many candidates who are happy to go in. What is more important is the transparency during the sourcing and screening process on the compensation, work environment, and expectations on both sides. 80% of the candidates we have placed in 2023 have been in full time in office or hybrid roles with many others requiring some form of in person connection throughout the course of employment. Curious about how to effectively build out your work from home or office policies, ensure alignment with current and incoming staff, and increasing employee engagement, retention and overall happiness? Our Fractional HR Consultants are curating customized solutions for our clients throughout Canada and the US. #fractionalhr #humanresourcesconsulting #workfromhome #workfromoffice #effectivecommunication #employeeengagement #employeeretention #employeeexperience

Curious about what the future holds for the workplace? The U.S. Chamber of Commerce explores the evolving landscape, from a more diverse workforce to the impact of remote work. Dive into this insightful article and join the conversation! #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceTrends #Diversityandinclusion #HR #LinkedInLearning https://lnkd.in/eg2bR3Mc

A great piece on the tension between remote, flexible and office based work. Three key themes highlight the importance of considering the impact of directions that compel RTO or reduce employee flexibility… 1. Top performers may flee: Compulsory in-office work drive turnover 2. Employee engagement suffers: Mandated RTO can lead to higher levels of burnout and intent to leave 3. DEI could take a hit: Workers from underrepresented groups are especially in favour of remote options Understanding your existing workplace culture and desired future state culture is an important step to consider before mandating any kind of change. Wise Workplace are experts in assisting businesses evaluate and plan meaningful culture change. #WiseWorkplace #WorkplaceCulture #RTO #RemoteWork #FlexibleWork https://loom.ly/SA6ZFRs

Like it or not, hybrid is here to stay. Recent YouGov polling shows 50% of UK workers are working from home all or some of the time. Looking ahead at what an ideal job role looks like, the YouGov stats also show that, in the long term, 29% would prefer full-time home working while 43% want a hybrid mix. Labour is seeking to make flexible working the new normal (and they have a raft of plans to implement if/ when they get in- do check out our seminar looking at some of these next week!) but there are still lots of issues to grapple with: How should employers deal with home working when people say they feel disconnected? How can employers ensure colleagues are learning from each other if they are not able to listen in to calls from more experienced colleagues and learn on the job (like in the olden days)? How can employers properly performance manage people if they are out of sight? How can employers really know if someone is ready for promotion, especially into management roles, if they are managing people from afar and not face-to-face? It will be interesting to see the lay of the land in 5 years' time! #flexibleworking #HR #employmentlaw #labourreforms

Can working from home increase the chance of being overlooked for promotions and pay rises?   2 in 5 workers think so, according to research by TonerGiant.   This poses an opportunity to 'walk the talk' for companies that are advocating for flexibility as part of their employer value proposition, if they can ensure fair reward and development practices regardless of where employees sit in the hybrid working continuum.   This is also another opportunity for #PeopleAnalytics to provide evidence on this topic to empower organisations in ensuring everyone has access to an inclusive #EmployeeExperience.   #Flexibility #HybridWork #FutureOfWork #HumanResources

Just over half of UK workers would forgo a pay rise in order to not work from the office full time, according to a new survey. New figures revealed by Morgan McKinley as part of its Global Workplace Guide show that 51 per cent of employees want to keep their desired flexibility and would turn down a pay rise while 93 per cent expressed a strong preference for continuing in a hybrid or remote work model. However, despite what employees are saying, 40 per cent of companies are urging their staff to return to the office more regularly: https://lnkd.in/dnUiynmf