Hybrid Working: Better Or Worse For Diversity?

from The EXperience Lounge · host The EXperience Lounge

Welcome to episode twenty-nine of The EXperience Lounge! A weekly podcast dedicated to EX design, the future of work, and digital HR. In this episode, Laura and Sasha discuss whether hybrid working is better or worse for diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. They explore the challenges with proximity bias when it comes hybrid working and discuss how organisations can overcome these challenges.  A huge thanks to the publications/thinkfluencers listed below for their insights which were shared in this episode: https://outintech.com/ https://fount-ex.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-proximity-bias-how-can-leaders-avoid-affecting-hybrid-cox/?trackingId=l5h6rEunS%2FGKsPbrjeGLQg%3D%3D https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2021/05/05/the-hybrid-work-model-a-new-challenge-for-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/?sh=7a5b983b7dc9  Disclaimer: A message from the co-hosts. We’re really conscious that this is a global podcast and whilst we have done our best to ensure we’ve used inclusive and respectful language, we understand we might have missed the mark depending on where in the world you’re located and when you're listening to this episode. Please reach out to us with any and all comments and feedback to ensure we’re creating a safe and respectful space on the internet for all #EX enthusiasts. Here are the links to the resources/updates referenced in this episode: Don't forget to share this episode with your network and check out our profiles at www.theexperienceloungepod.com #employeeexperience #ex #exdesign #futureofwork

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Welcome to episode twenty-nine of The EXperience Lounge! A weekly podcast dedicated to EX design, the future of work, and digital HR. In this episode, Laura and Sasha discuss whether hybrid working is better or worse for diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. They explore the challenges with proximity bias when it comes hybrid working and discuss how organisations can overcome these challenges. A huge thanks to the publications/thinkfluencers listed below for their insights which were shared in this episode: https://outintech.com/ https://fount-ex.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-proximity-bias-how-can-leaders-avoid-affecting-hybrid-cox/?trackingId=l5h6rEunS%2FGKsPbrjeGLQg%3D%3D https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2021/05/05/the-hybrid-work-model-a-new-challenge-for-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/?sh=7a5b983b7dc9 Disclaimer: A message from the co-hosts. We’re really conscious that this is a global podcast and whilst we have done our best to ensure we’ve used inclusive and respectful language, we understand we might have missed the mark depending on where in the world you’re located and when you're listening to this episode. Please reach out to us with any and all comments and feedback to ensure we’re creating a safe and respectful space on the internet for all #EX enthusiasts. Here are the links to the resources/updates referenced in this episode: Don't forget to share this episode with your network and check out our profiles at www.theexperienceloungepod.com #employeeexperience #ex #exdesign #futureofwork