How To Level The Social Playing Field In Hybrid And Remote Work

Hybrid teams have quickly become the norm. But teams haven’t figured out how to make sure that less vocal members of the team have equal opportunities to contribute. For example, on a team of 10, typically only three will dominate the majority of every conversation. The result is a disruption in team cohesion that can lead to lower retention and productivity, and fractured employee engagement.

In short, for hybrid teams to be successful and encourage the kind of engagement and participation that are required for optimal productivity, they need to start leveling the social playing field. While this isn’t always easy, it’s crucial for employees at all levels to successfully develop the soft and hard skills they need to be successful.The next several blogs we’ll share several considerations for how companies can make this a reality.