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How the Proximity Bias Keeps Remote Women Out of Promotions
In episode 127 of Women at Work with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the proximity bias — the subtle but powerful preference for workers who are physically visible in the office. They break down a 2024 Stanford study showing that hybrid workers receive 30% fewer mentorship opportunities, and examine how this compounds for women who disproportionately use flexible arrangements. They also discuss the 'hybrid penalty' in performance reviews, citing data from a 2025 report by the National Bureau of Economic Research that found remote employees are 15% less likely to receive promotions. The hosts…
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