Working From Home Is Here To Stay.
How do you find out what your team wants? Ask them. Are they on for remote or hybrid work going forward? Get creative and design what works for the people who work for you so they can be productive and engaged and produce outcomes they are proud of.
Most people want autonomy and choice about their lives. They want to choose when to work and have some say in how to get work done. This isn’t rocket science. Adults don’t want to be treated like children. They want to be trusted and engaged as fully functioning adults.
Experiment and Try New Things
Several years ago, at the request of one of our key team members, we implemented unlimited time off for an experimental year. I was so nervous about it. I hoped that no one would take advantage of the policy and essentially skip town for six months with pay! That absolutely did not happen, and my trust grew in our team. They are highly accountable and dedicated to doing what needs to be done for our small firm.
Don’t Punish People for Wanting to WFH
I have already heard rumors of promotions being withheld as a way to pressure people back into the office. But pressure just isn’t a good idea. You don’t want a workforce that didn’t fully choose to be there. Don’t overtly or covertly punish those who choose hybrid work or working from home. Create a win-win, if you can
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