Less engaged, less capable

De Stobbeleir emphasizes that some of these helicopter bosses are simply attempting to regularly reach out to ensure a remote worker feels supported and connected.

Of course, micromanagement is not always malicious in nature.In a similar vein, Sadan asserts that the majority of employees value their manager’s oversight and a little bit of structure.

However, she also points out that the amount of “handholding” that each employee requires varies greatly depending on their age and level of seniority.