The bonds that bind business units are often harder to maintain in a remote working environment. Many senior executives and partners feel unmoored and are evaluating their options in the light of anticipated changes to business priorities and culture. Some will feel challenged to embrace that big idea. These forces will be a driver for team moves.
There are a number of warning signs that should trigger a manager’s suspicions of an impending team move. Red flags include individuals logging onto work systems at unusual times, for example at the weekend. They may also be emailing documents to a private email address or printing and scanning excessive amounts of material. Another indication is where more than one person in the same business unit makes unusual or unexpected holiday requests, or where there is a notable uptick in expense claims for entertaining.
