As horrible as the Covid-19 situation was, it allowed us to demonstrate that working from home can work if done properly.
And since working from home has traditionally more important to women than to men, it seemed like a good thing. In fact, it might have been the silver lining in the Covid-19 cloud.
Not so fast! Working from home can create career problems that disproportionately affect women. These include:
- Increased work family conflict
Everything from sharing the workspace to dividing up the household chores to home-schooling the children can create or exacerbate tension. - Access to the right assignments and the right people
We know that it’s impossible to progress unless one assembles the right portfolio of experience. And although it may not be impossible, it is certainly a lot harder to get ahead without sponsorship. - Being in the room(s) where it happens.
Out of sight can mean being out of mind. Working remotely for long periods of time, no matter how productively, can leave you invisible when promotions are decided or important project are staffed.
Don’t let these potential “trip wires” get you off track. Enjoy the flexibility that working from home offers without derailing your career