How to prevent work-from-home career stagnation: expert tips on standing out
Personal impressions often determine chances for promotion or recognition, but how can you do that when not in the office? Follow these tips
Working from home has become routine for many of us, particularly since the coronavirus pandemic. There are perks aplenty: you do not have to commute or even change out of your pyjamas, you can attend to your family’s needs – and the fridge is not far away.
On the other hand, you are out of your superior’s sight. Yes, they are not around to breathe down your neck, but you could be “out of mind” for promotions and raises.
Is there a way to avoid career stagnation while working remotely?
Not all employers have fixed rules on when and how often employees have to come to the office. Given the choice, employees often prefer to work from home.
From a career perspective, this is not always advisable though, says Bastian Hughes, a career coach and host of a career advice podcast. So long as your job is not supposed to be entirely done remotely, he recommends showing up at the office regularly.
Depending on your individual needs and any arrangements you have with your colleagues, he suggests that it be about once a week or even once a month. This allows you to make or deepen personal contacts, which can be advantageous for your career development.