Out of sight out of mind? A new survey suggests some workers fear remote or hybrid work may limit their career growth.
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Nearly half of Canadian workers fear that their career development will be hampered if they work remotely, according to a new survey.
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The survey, conducted by Angus Reid for tech company Cisco Canada, found that 46 percent of Canadian workers believe in-person workers have more opportunities for work engagement and career growth than those who work. home.
However, more than three-quarters say the flexibility of the workplace and working hours could determine whether they will keep a job.
The results suggest that when companies move to a remote or hybrid workplace after the pandemic, they will need to grapple with the tension between employees’ desire for flexibility in the workplace and the impact that flexibility could have on. their career progression.
Shannon Leininger, president of Cisco Canada, said the shift to hybrid work is an opportunity to redefine the workplace.
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“No matter where employees work – from their home, office or coffee shop – organizations must prioritize employee needs and expectations to retain their talents,” Leininger said in a statement.
The survey also found broad support for remote working, 71% of those surveyed said working from home had a positive impact on their work-life balance.
Companies also seem supportive: 58% of employees surveyed said their company plans to move to a hybrid working model, while 14% said their workplaces will become completely remote. Only 13% expect to be in the office full time or most of the time.
The survey found that British Columbians are the least likely to work remotely, with just 64 percent doing so, compared to 74 percent in Ontario and 66 percent in Alberta.
The survey was conducted on October 12, 2021 among 1,012 Canadians working remotely or in a hybrid model.
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