A marketing manager in her 20s from the Midwest decided to quit her job when her company demanded that everyone return to the office. The woman, Danielle, shared that her team had been productive, but superiors wanted to see the employees working in the office so they could trust her effectiveness.
“People who are in any kind of managerial or leadership position, if they have to see people, if they have to see the backs of seats to think that people are working, they don’t know how people work.” Danielle told Business Insider.
Interestingly, her old job was advertised online as a remote position once she left.
Danielle, who had already worked remotely for a day or two a week in her digital marketing role before the pandemic, switched to a fully remote role at a company that emphasizes a hybrid approach.
This new company focuses on effective communication and productivity in remote and hybrid work environments rather than emphasizing presence in the office.
“The tools are there. The ability is there. What matters is whether or not people are willing to embrace the new way of working.” she said.
“And I think with any big change, with any societal change, there are people who really want to hold on to the old.”
Full-time remote work has been a blessing for people like Danielle. She allowed him to spend more time with her family and prioritize her well-being. This change made her feel healthier as she was able to sleep and walk more.
As a manager, he didn’t stress about not having his team physically present every day. Business Insider covered the story on him.
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Danielle discovered effective techniques for leading her virtual team, including regular one-on-one meetings, team chats, and collaborative document sharing.
“If you’re going to be a good manager, your job is to understand how people work best, and it’s also your job to maintain strong communication with your team,” he told BI, adding: “In fact, I think remote work makes open communication is easier if the tools are used well.
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