"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."
Tulsa created a remote-worker attraction program in 2018 to reverse population decline and a brain drain of graduates. The program required jobs to be location-independent but prioritized social integration to prevent isolation. Newcomers received one-on-one support from member integration specialists who connected them to groups, activities, and volunteer opportunities. The program invested in in-person experiences and human connection to compensate for remote work deficiencies. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated remote work adoption, but many organizations failed to provide adequate resources and managerial investments. Younger workers experienced reduced training and fewer advancement opportunities when working from home.
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