The coronavirus-fuelled leap to remote working will overturn the cult of presenteeism, say Carys Chan and Shea Fan.
Many studies have shown a shared vision and open learning culture fostered by visionary leaders can be highly effective in encouraging knowledge-sharing and the collective working towards common goals, regardless of where workers physically are.Presenteeism has its root in cultures which endorse time spent in the office as a sign of diligence and commitment.
Contrary to popular belief employee productivity falls when they are away from the office, a study by a group of Stanford University and Peking University scholars found a 13 per cent increase in productivity for employees working from home, with scores given by both managers and employees. Interestingly, those studied did not confine themselves to a strict 9am to 5pm office routine, but experimented with their most productive hours, and attended to their personal and family needs as and when they arose.
However, we do not expect a seismic shift where the majority of workers will start working from home entirely. There are frontline, operational essential activities and services that require on-site presence.
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