When the workplace is everywhere, manage from the middle
As the post-COVID workplace evolves, the pendulum is swinging between two extremes. On one side, many employers are requiring more in-person attendance with the belief that returning to the office improves productivity. On the other side, some companies allow permanent remote work as a way to attract talent.
Crain’s Forum
Rather than dwelling in the extremes, the way to manage today can probably be found in the middle. With self-reflection, input from colleagues and a genuine desire to foster balance, managers can decide what makes the most sense for their teams — based on people’s roles, the team’s priorities and goals, and how work gets done at the company.
