For high-performance remote-first organizations, trust will be the last thing they pull back on in an argument for productivity.
Remote-first organizations are here to stay, as having a remote or flexible workforce does not come at the sacrifice of productivity.
Recent research from the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) suggests that success is rooted in one key ingredient: trust.
In i4cp’s report, Remote-First Work: Practices that Drive Talent, Trust and Performance, researchers examined the evolution of remote-first work and productivity.
Productivity remains high at remote-first organizations, with little surveillance of employees.
Author's summary: Trust is key to remote-first organizations' success.