Not even the boss of Starbucks needs to be doing a 1,000-mile commute if they can do the job from home

The growing trend of flexible working faces criticism from traditionalists who argue that leaders should be 'at the heart of a business,' suggesting that remote work impairs commitment.

A recent representative survey showed that one in three workers across Europe and the UK believe flexible work negatively impacts how they are perceived by managers and colleagues.

'Flexibility stigma' reflects a common bias that workers who prefer home working are seen as less motivated and committed, despite evidence suggesting the opposite is true.

Despite initial improvements in attitudes toward remote work during the COVID pandemic, many managers still perceive flexible working as harmful to productivity and commitment.

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