Working remotely? Out of sight does not have to be out of mind
Long-distance relationships can be hard. Just ask anyone who has ever been in one. And right now, courtesy of the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of thousands of people across the country are engaged in a long-distance relationship of a different kind. With their boss.
Working remotely comes at a cost. It takes more effort – more communication, more attention, more energy – to keep the bond with your boss strong. If you plan to grow and progress in your career, then be aware that out of sight can quickly become out of mind. So, if you’re working remotely, it’s essential that you take conscious steps to not only stay connected to your boss, but also let him/her know how well you’re handling crises and achieving organizational objectives.
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In my newest column for The Globe and Mail, published in Saturday’s print edition (on page B5) and on their website just this morning, I explain the single deliberate action you must take to make working remotely a success; the six steps that will keep your long-distance relationship robust.
How to maintain the long-distance relationship with your boss
If you’re a paid online subscriber to The Globe, here is a direct link to the column on their site: https://tgam.ca/2WmthcM
If you’re working remotely, whether it’s due to the recent pandemic, or even if you’ve been doing it for a while, I’d love to hear what you’re doing to make sure that “out of sight” with your boss, doesn’t become “out of mind”. Please share your strategies and experiences so that we can all learn from one another. Add your comment below.
I write a regular monthly column for The Globe and Mail Report on Business, under the banner of Leadership Matters. Here are links to some of the more recent ones:
