![]() You might have heard of black swans: low-probability, high-impact risks. Unfortunately, leaders often fail to see the clear threat in front of their nose. So why haven’t leaders addressed the obvious risks associated with proximity bias? Any reasonable external observer could predict the issues arising from differences in time spent in the office. Protect from Proximity Bias via the “Excellence From Anywhere” Strategy This cultural best practice is based on guidance for leaders at 17 pioneering organizations I helped guide in developing and implementing effective methods for a company culture fit for the future of work. Leaders who want to seize a competitive advantage in the future of work need to use research-based best practices by creating a culture of “Excellence From Anywhere” to address these risks. ![]() The difference in time spent in the office leads to risks ranging from decreased career mobility for those who spend less facetime with their supervisor to resentment building up against the staff who have the most flexibility in where to work. ![]() ![]() How can we create strong culture with a mix of in-person, hybrid and remote workers?Ī January 2022 Slack survey of over 10,000 knowledge workers and their leaders shows that the top concern for executives about hybrid and remote work is the risk of “proximity bias.” Namely, 41 percent feel worried about the risk for work culture from the prospect of inequality between office-centric, hybrid and fully remote employees. ![]()
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