NEW YORK, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American
Management Association (AMA), a world leader in professional
development, surveyed 1,000 US knowledge workers to better
recognize the impact remote and hybrid work can have on employee
development, advancement and overall success.
The rapid increase in hybrid work is a direct result of the
pandemic, and it appears the trend is here to stay for the
foreseeable future. When lockdowns in major cities forced many
businesses to rethink work environments on short notice, it meant
massive numbers of leaders and their employees were in a situation
they may not have been prepared or trained for.
The AMA survey revealed there are critical differences between
how men and women perceive office-based work, especially men who
are early in their careers. The responses indicated 52% of men aged
25 to 34 who are in the office at least four days a week believe it
is helpful to their careers, and improved their ability to be
coached and developed. In comparison, only 30% of women saw the
same advantages.
Compared to women, men aged 35 to 44 said working from the
office provided significantly greater visibility to senior leaders
(50% vs. 37%) and enhanced job satisfaction (40% vs. 27%). So while
73% of respondents reported that hybrid work enhanced their quality
of life and 70% said it improved job satisfaction—it is also
impacting critical aspects of opportunities related to career
mobility.
According to AMA President & Chief Executive Officer
Manny Avramidis, "Managers and
leaders need to ensure their organization's employees—regardless of
gender and workplace environments—are being developed, coached and
given opportunities for advancement equitably."
Teamwork is also an important consideration. Approximately half
(51%) of respondents who work remotely at least one weekday said
remote work hinders rapport building. The proportion jumped to
two-thirds (67%) for those who go to an office daily.
Both collaboration and rapport in the workplace have changed
dramatically since the pandemic, and they are integral to
high-performing, competitive organizations. That means workers must
have both traditional team-building skills and the self-direction
to effectively collaborate with colleagues when not co-located.
The report also maintains that it is in the best interest of
both organizations and employees to recognize and make sure all
workers have equal access to equitable training and mentoring
opportunities regardless of workplace formats—whether remote,
hybrid, or in the office.
For over 100 years, American Management Association (AMA)
has helped millions of people, through its world-class training and
development programs, bring about positive change in their
performance in order to improve business results. Learn
more: www.amanet.org
Click here to read our complimentary Whitepaper, How
Hybrid Work Affects Career Advancement with Disparities Based on
Gender and Age.
Media Contact: Lauren McNally,
lmcnally@amanet.org
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