I work within a large IT organization and the people in my department have been given the opportunity to work from home. If I do, does it reduce my opportunities for promotion or increase my chances of getting laid off?

In short, the answer to your question regarding the effect of working virtually on promotions and layoffs is that it depends on the following:

• Your company’s culture and norms regarding working virtually
• The percentage of people at your company that work remotely
• How visible you can be on a day-to-day basis to your boss and others
• How effectively you can perform your job remotely

Now let’s discuss these items one at a time . . .

As an IT Manager, motivating team members working in a hybrid or virtual workplace brings special issues, challenges, and complexities.

This webinar discusses how traditional and customized influence, delegation, and project management techniques can be used to motivate, even energize your staff, reduce attrition, and enhance work quality

There is an old expression that says “To have a good friend you have to be a good friend.” I believe that loyalty follows the same paradigm. As a manager, if you want your team to be loyal to you, then you have to be loyal to them. Furthermore, because you are the manager, your actions and attitudes will be the primary determining factor as to the cohesiveness and loyalty of your team members toward each other and toward you.

That said, the following items will help you build a loyal organization . . .