"Remote work, for all of its momentum, has gained its share of critics over the years. Corporate and government leaders regularly reissue return-to-office mandates, citing performance concerns. Professor and bestselling author Scott Galloway has described remote work as one of the worst things to happen to young people. The New York Times recently reported on a study finding that "younger workers suffered career-wise by working from home, receiving less training and fewer opportunities for advancement.""
"As the leader of Tulsa Remote, the largest remote worker attraction program in the country, you might be surprised to know that I agree with most of these critiques - just not their solutions. While COVID-19 accelerated the adoption of remote work, too few resources and organizational investments have been made to support employees and managers in this new professional environment."
"As a legacy oil and gas town that suffered from population decline - and a "brain drain" of college graduates like many of its regional counterparts - Tulsa launched an experimental program in 2018 to attract remote workers and diversify its economy. While the program depended on workers' ability to perform their job from anywhere, its success would hinge on redefining what it meant to "work remotely.""
Remote work has drawn criticism and prompted return-to-office mandates due to perceived performance problems. Studies indicate younger workers lost training and advancement opportunities while working from home. COVID-19 accelerated remote adoption but left employers without sufficient resources or organizational investments to support employees and managers. Tulsa launched an experimental 2018 program to attract remote workers and counter population decline. The program redefined remote work by preventing isolation through investments in in-person experiences and human connection. Newcomers received one-on-one integration support to connect with local groups, activities, and volunteer opportunities.
Read at Fortune
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]