I work remotely, but my co-workers are returning to the office—here's what career experts told me to do

Abstraction: Career strategies for staying visible as a permanent remote employee

Key points:

• 54% of workers were still fully remote (Monster.com data, 2022); 54% of them had never met coworkers in person.
• Key risk is "proximity bias": in-office employees receive more recognition — 96% of bosses report giving more recognition to in-office staff.
• Experts recommend scheduling at least one in-person visit even if self-funded, and regular virtual social calls (e.g., 30-minute weekly "virtual coffee").
• Build internal network intentionally: set a goal to meet 3 new colleagues per quarter to find mentors and stay informed.
• Explicitly ask managers how to advance and be considered for raises as a remote employee; proactive communication prevents "out of sight, out of mind."

Connections: Remote Work · Proximity Bias · Hybrid Work

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/20/career-advice-im-remote-but-my-co-workers-are-back-in-the-office.html