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Could hybrid work models be creating a “subcaste” of employees?As companies implement flexible work models, concerns are rising about the potential divide between in-office and remote employees. Columbia Business School’s Dan Wang warns that remote workers, especially working mothers, could face long-term disadvantages. He highlights how hybrid setups risk isolating remote workers from essential workplace networks and opportunities for advancement, deepening an “us versus them” dynamic. This shift could lead to subtle but lasting impacts on career trajectories and workplace cohesion.Read the full article to explore the implications of hybrid work on employee equity.