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Remote But Not Forgotten? Exploring the Teleworker’s Experience
Laura Paglis Dwyer
University of Evansville, USA
Volume 15: 2022, pp. 83-96; ABSTRACT
As the COVID-19 pandemic disruption eased, surveys indicated many workers said they preferred to continue working from home at least part of the week (Alexander et al., 2021; Korn Ferry, 2021; PricewaterhouseCoopers, 2021). Likewise, many employers will consider flexible work arrangements to attract and retain the best talent (Robinson, 2022, May 1). Given that a hybrid structure where employees work partly onsite and from home may be the new normal for many companies, it is important to consider what challenges this fundamental change in the workplace may present for employees and managers. For instance, how can teleworkers with less ‘face time’ avoid being overlooked for career advancement? How can the social fabric of the work environment remain strong if coworkers are no longer in the office every day? In this classroom exercise, students are asked to consider the ramifications of remote work and generate ideas for enhancing its effectiveness.
