Work presence – further reading

Beyond our thought-provoking articles is an even bigger world of discovery and debate about presence at work. From personal anecdotes to professional opinions, here are a few of our favourite pieces from across the web to help you dive deeper into this new era of business.

01. The first step to empowering diverse teams is including them.

What we learned: Hybrid work has created new ways for inequality to take root, which can stifle diverse perspectives and stunt the prospect of creative solutions.

Why you should read: This article lays out the steps businesses can take to ensure that team members feel heard so they contribute to the best of their ability – regardless of background or office situation.

02. It's time to rethink presence at work.

What we learned: In an age of distraction, business leaders must become more intentional with how they interact with their remote audience.

Why you should read: Jeanine Turner shares the four "presence choices" that speakers can make, and when to make them, to better communicate with teams.

03. Remote work is threatening human connection.

What we learned: Businesses are struggling to give teams a sense of belonging in a post-pandemic world, causing managers to worry about employee retention.

Why you should read: This piece covers how businesses can re-establish human connections in a hybrid model to help team members feel more present and valued as individuals.

04. Your hardest workers might be getting left behind.

What we learned: Technology has changed the way employees and managers communicate, creating new complications surrounding productivity, collaboration, evaluations and more.

Why you should read: Two economists share their perspective on the new age of work and how businesses can adapt to make sure that employees feel involved and get recognised appropriately.

05. In-office culture is dead. Where do we go from here?

What we learned: Only 25% of remote/hybrid workers feel connected to their company's culture, which has had a negative impact on overall performance.

Why you should read: The Harvard Business Review dives into how businesses can shift their culture into an out-of-office world to radically improve the employee experience.

06. Further apart yet closer together: The strange dynamic of working remotely.

What we learned: Remote work can help some employees feel more connected to their teams thanks to the constant need for communication.

Why you should read: This remote worker shares their experience of starting a new job remotely and provides insight into how it has had a positive influence on their personal and professional life.