Hybrid Work and Proximity Bias
Hybrid work was meant to offer flexibility, but new research from @HBR reveals a growing divide between in-office and remote employees—especially when it comes to visibility, promotions, and access to decision-makers. In India, where many organizations are slowly pushing for a full return to the office, proximity bias is becoming a silent morale killer.
Leaders may unconsciously favor those they see daily, while remote employees feel sidelined in key projects and informal conversations. Startups, often built on flat hierarchies, are especially vulnerable to this bias, disrupting culture and cohesion.
Strategies to Combat Proximity Bias
Have you seen proximity bias surface in your teams? What strategies—like asynchronous feedback, rotational office days, or leadership training—have helped level the playing field?
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1Hybrid work was meant to offer flexibility, but new research from @HBR reveals a growing divide between in-office and remote employees—especially when it comes to visibility, promotions, and access to decision-makers. In India, where many organizations are slowly pushing for a full return to the office, proximity bias is becoming a silent morale killer.
Leaders may unconsciously favor those they see daily, while remote employees feel sidelined in key projects and informal conversations. Startups, often built on flat hierarchies, are especially vulnerable to this bias, disrupting culture and cohesion.
Strategies to Combat Proximity Bias
Have you seen proximity bias surface in your teams? What strategies—like asynchronous feedback, rotational office days, or leadership training—have helped level the playing field?
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