While conflicting perspectives on remote work are not new, the tension seems to be escalating. Neither side holds all the power, and as the conversation becomes more and more polarized, it becomes more difficult to reach a mutually beneficial resolution. Leaders must actively collaborate with their employees to find a balanced approach to one of the most significant changes to the way we work since the industrial revolution. First, the author discusses why it’s so hard for leaders and employees to agree on remote work, then uses that knowledge to inform a few steps for leaders to help facilitate a frank and open discussion with employees — one that recognizes and validates the needs and concerns of both sides.
