Department
Communication Studies
Location
Bethel University
Document Type
Poster
Start Date
2-25-2026 3:00 PM
End Date
2-25-2026 5:00 PM
Abstract
In 2025, over 50% of US workers worked in hybrid jobs while another 27% work fully remote. As the way we work changes, it is important to understand how these technologies change the way we communicate and how we build trust. This project, based on research done through an Edgren Scholarship, has culminated in a book co-authored with David Horsager and published by Berrett-Koehler. The book has opened conversations related to challenges like proximity bias, remote accountability, employee burnout, meeting structures, and the changing nature of nonverbal communication.
Recommended Citation
Kendall, Peggy and Horsager, David, "Trust at a Distance: 6 Strategies for Managing in Remote Workspaces" (2026). Wednesday, February 25, 2026. 12.
https://spark.bethel.edu/dayofscholarship/spring2026/spr2026/12
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Trust at a Distance: 6 Strategies for Managing in Remote Workspaces
Bethel University
In 2025, over 50% of US workers worked in hybrid jobs while another 27% work fully remote. As the way we work changes, it is important to understand how these technologies change the way we communicate and how we build trust. This project, based on research done through an Edgren Scholarship, has culminated in a book co-authored with David Horsager and published by Berrett-Koehler. The book has opened conversations related to challenges like proximity bias, remote accountability, employee burnout, meeting structures, and the changing nature of nonverbal communication.