Micromanagers | 5 STUPIDEST things bosses do when managing remote teams

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve heard about leaders who have put their people first, radically upped the agility of their companies and made bold decisions that benefit staff.

Recently, historic British brand Dr. Martens confirmed that, after seeing an upturn in business since COVID-19 hit, the company would repay all money granted by the UK Government to cover the wages of furloughed staff. Elsewhere, the likes of food giant Whitbread and Unilever not only retained as many staff a possible but agreed to ensure that those on furlough would be paid 100% of wages.

However, not all companies have had a strong leader at the wheel, making decisions that benefit those within their ranks. In fact, some made the change to a primarily remote operational model begrudgingly and failed to ensure that communication remained strong. As much as 40% of leaders were completely unprepared to deal with the crisis, according to data discovered by Cartridge People, whilst McKinsey data found that the majority of leaders lacked the skills to make ‘strong and educated decisions’.

So, where have bad leaders messed up in ensuring that their company continues to operate well throughout the course of remote working?