Gen-Z Wants a Hybrid Workforce. What are the career benefits?

The Wall Street Journal featured an interesting op-ed including testimony from several Gen-Z professionals (https://www.wsj.com/articles/gen-z-remote-work-hybrid-in-person-office-zoom-meetings-recent-graduates-11629840686). The concerns and ideas echo many of the concerns other generations have about this transition to more work from home opportunities.

There are clear advantages to working in the office, especially for young professionals. Having the opportunity to be visible, network with others, and build strong teams are critical, especially for people looking to start their careers. This doesn’t mean that they don’t want the flexibility of a hybrid office. They just don’t want to lose the career benefits of the in-office experience. The follow-up question is who is responsible for ensuring equal career opportunities within an organization? If a company is mostly remote, is it fair that employees who show up in the office have more opportunities than those who are not?