Alongside returns to office and hybrid work, a discouraging trend emerged in 2021: proximity bias. The majority of knowledge workers are embracing flexible work options, especially with changes caused by the pandemic. But many are worried about their jobs, whether they'll get promoted, and how they can demonstrate how valuable they are.

It's clear that proximity bias is a serious threat to success within companies that offer flexible work options. Let's take this opportunity to examine how management processes might be biased and how to take action to avoid proximity bias.