Working Remotely Could Hurt Your Chances to Get Promoted

Rising Up Remotely

The pandemic has changed the way we work in more ways than one. Once rare, working remotely is now a hallmark of the modern American white collar worker.

While CEOs spent a lot of last year calling workers back to the office, that’s expected to fade in 2024.

Working from home might be convenient — but it could also be hurting your career. Employees who work remotely full time are being promoted less than in-office workers, according to data from labor research firm Live Data Technologies.

The Cost of Flexibility

The data show fully remote workers were promoted 31% less than their in-office counterparts last year. Just 3.9% of remote employees climbed the ladder in 2023, compared to 5.6% for office workers.

Another benefit of showing up at the office? Mentorship. Remote workers, especially women and young workers, get less feedback and guidance than their in-office teammates, according to a separate study by University of Virginia researchers.

Dealing With it Differently

Some employees are choosing to work in-office in spite of flexible arrangements, as they are concerned their career could take a hit if they don’t.

Of course there’s a third option that many workers have made their new work reality: the hybrid schedule. And there’s good news here: The research found no difference in promotion rates between full-time office workers and employees with hybrid schedules.

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