Approximately 10 percent of chief human resource officers (CHROs) expect that promotion eligibility will be increased for fully-in-office workers over fully remote workers, according o new survey from The Conference Board.
Overall, CHROs’ outlook on the state of the workforce continues to improve. The Conference Board CHRO Confidence Index ticked up to 55 in the second quarter, from 54 last quarter.
While hiring and retention expectations continue to climb, the survey reveals that HR leaders are less optimistic about their ability to keep workers engaged.
“Today’s talent pool places a premium on workplace flexibility — and historic labor shortages reinforce the need for such arrangements. Treating hybrid and remote employees equitably when evaluating performance, offering growth opportunities, and making compensation decisions will not only help to engage your workforce but retain them,” said Diana Scott, leader of The Conference Board US Human Capital
