Summary
Emma Grede, a British entrepreneur linked to the Kardashian-Jenner brands, says working from home can hurt careers, especially for women. She believes being visible at work helps people get promotions and higher pay, despite the flexibility remote work offers.
Key Facts
- Emma Grede helped build successful Kardashian-Jenner business brands like Good American.
- She stated that work-from-home culture is "career suicide" because it reduces chances for promotions.
- Grede believes women are disproportionately affected by remote work’s career risks.
- She says face-to-face interaction with decision-makers is important for career growth.
- Managers often do not clearly say that remote work may hurt advancement.
- Grede first made similar comments on a podcast last year and faced online criticism.
- Her views are shared in an interview linked to her new book about work and life.
- The topic highlights ongoing debates about remote and hybrid work after the pandemic.
