Pandemic-induced work-from-home arrangements gave a lot of airtime to the concept of “autonomy.” Without managers to oversee their every move, employees naturally had to engage in more self-direction. This idea spooks a lot of business leaders, who fear team members will loaf when they’re not being monitored or given detailed instruction.
For the majority of workers, this attitude is misguided. Although some employees are ill-equipped to work without the structure of an office and being told what to do and when to do it, most aren’t. They embrace the chance to prove their ability to accomplish business goals. They may need time to make the adjustment, but