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4 Powerful Communication Strategies for an Unpopular Return to Office Decision

by Karin Hurt | Dec 1, 2023 | Asking For a Friend Featured, By Karin Hurt, Synergy Stack | 2 comments

How Do I Communicate an Unpopular Return to Office Decision #AskingForaFriend? “Hi Karin, we’ve just received word that after much debate and deliberation, there is a company-wide mandate that EVERYONE must return to office at the beginning of the year. I...

How Do I Create More Inclusion on Hybrid Team? (Avoid Proximity Bias) [VIDEO]

by Karin Hurt | Jun 15, 2022 | Asking For a Friend Featured, By Karin Hurt | 0 comments

Is proximity bias really a thing? #askingforafriend Karin, with our new work-from-home policy, and flexible work arrangements, I have some of my team working from home most of the time. And, other team members are choosing to come into the office (as am I). How do I...

How to Overcome Proximity Bias for a Better Hybrid Team

by Karin Hurt and David Dye | Jun 6, 2022 | By Karin Hurt and David Dye | 0 comments

Avoid the Unconscious Proximity Bias Frustrating Your Hybrid Team Like most forms of accidental discrimination, proximity bias is tricky. Human-centered managers don’t set out to treat remote workers differently. And yet, it’s easy to screw up in subtle,...