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If people don’t work when you’re not around, then I’m afraid your workplace has a bad culture. And chances are you are part of a dynamic that makes others not work when you’re not there, even though that’s not your intention.
Check the literature on “employee empowerment “, here’s a link to get started: https://hbr.org/2023/03/5-strategies-to-empower-employees-to-make-decisions
That's a big jump. it's possible! of course, but some people actually do need the supervision.
I disagree. If you need to keep your coworkers in front of a webcam for half a day to make sure they work, then I think your workplace’s culture is messed up and you’re part of an unhealthy dynamic. I believe supervision is something different.
I wouldn't bother with the webcam monitoring, but there are absolutely people who will barely work if they aren't actively engaged with teammates frequently.
It could be because they don't understand something or don't have confidence to do task without some ad-hoc training, and sometimes this is just easier to navigate face to face (someone getting starting may be shy about soliciting help, or may feel intimidated by the prospect of "interrupting" someone important.
It could be that they just lack the discipline to stay on task if too many options open up.
It could be that they need the cover of work as "bad guy" to get them away from family members that don't take their remote work seriously and impose on them.
Especially Juniors who are great when they are focused, but can easily get distracted.
I’ll read that, but fuck you. Blaming me, a developer on the same level as them, is not cool. I’m not on my phone all day. I’m not taking 20 breaks. I’m not playing with my dog at home instead of working. It’s not a ME issue. This is literally the most open and supportive company I’ve worked for, and I’ve worked at some shitty places.