💼 Workforce & Future of Work
➤ SteadyRemote Work Proximity Bias.
Why it matters
Research consistently shows remote workers receive fewer promotions, lower salary bumps, and less mentorship than on-site peers doing equivalent work. HR and DEI teams are now formalising proximity-bias audits.
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