02/06/2025

The Cure for Constant Remote-work Requests

If these requests are increasing, it's time to review your policies

You open your email, and your stress level spikes: It's another email titled "Can I work from home tomorrow?" It's one of several you received in the last month: a relentless march of requests for remote work that ask for one-off exceptions to your policy. So, what's the deal? This constant barrage isn't just a logistical headache. It's a flashing red warning light, signaling a deeper issue. Your employees aren't buying into your company's remote work policy. Something is wrong, and it's causing you a lot of stress. This is a problem you need to take charge of immediately.

These requests signify a disconnect between the company's vision of the workplace and the employees' lived experience. Your people are telling you something, and it is your job to listen. Ignoring these requests, dismissing them as mere grumbling, will damage morale.

It is essential to understand this. Your employees are the lifeblood of your organization. Their voices deserve to be heard and their concerns addressed. The key is to understand the "why" behind the relentless requests. Only then can you bridge the gap and create a workplace that works for everyone.

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