In an all-remote work environment, everyone’s in the same situation, so it’s a level playing field when it comes to managing your personal brand. But as we shift into a hybrid phase of work, in which many employees are headed back to the office, a new question emerges: if you plan to work remotely full-time or most of the time, how can you stay visible when your in-office colleagues are likely to have far more exposure to the boss, as well as access to casually transmitted information that could prove useful to their careers and promotional opportunities?
Staying Visible When Your Team Is in the Office…But You’re WFH
Four strategies.
July 30, 2021
Summary.
How can you stay visible if you plan to work remotely full-time or most of the time while the rest of your colleagues are in the office? The author offers four ways to ensure that you’re viewed as a valued contributor on your team: 1) Recognize and guard against the negative assumptions that can come with remote work. 2) Fight against the pull toward transactional relationships. 3) Make yourself physically visible. Keep your camera on when possible 4) Ensure you’re easy to work with.