Research conducted among hybrid teams shows that one-third of U.S. hybrid workers would like more one-on-one time with their managers to get feedback on their performance.
This is all very well when feedback is positive; however, critical feedback is something that most of us would rather avoid giving. After all, it’s in our nature to be liked as humans. Receiving feedback is also often difficult. We feel threatened or personally attacked and often immediately go on the defensive. But for employers to maintain a productive team environment, it is essential that managers and other leaders are able to give and receive feedback effectively.
