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58% Say Leaders Struggle with Remote Work Management

12/23/2025

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Institute for Corporate Productivity (ICP) reports that 58% of employees say their leaders are only somewhat effective at managing distributed work.
Burnout affects 20% of workers, signaling a toll from distributed work.
ICP cites six leadership capabilities—culture, structure, talent practices, well-being, boundary management, technology—that boost team performance.
Leaders who share responsibilities can turn distance into an asset, improving well-being and outcomes.
Distributed leadership enables greater engagement and productivity.

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Story summary

Institute for Corporate Productivity (ICP) reports that 58% of employees say their leaders are only somewhat effective at managing distributed work.
Burnout affects 20% of workers, signaling a toll from distributed work.
ICP cites six leadership capabilities—culture, structure, talent practices, well-being, boundary management, technology—that boost team performance.
Leaders who share responsibilities can turn distance into an asset, improving well-being and outcomes.
Distributed leadership enables greater engagement and productivity.