During this very curious moment in human history, Tocci started a new job as vice president of global corporate communications at sneaker and apparel giant Foot Locker. Tech giants like Apple and Amazon are eyeing an early-2021 return to office life, Google is aiming for next July, and some – like Twitter and Slack – are even suggesting that the work-from-home shift could be permanent. “As a new person you won’t be top of mind, because people don’t even know about you yet," says Brower. “New employees aren’t yet established, and your personal brand isn’t known within the company," says Schad. "That can absolutely work to your advantage, compared to an employee who has been there a long time and feels stuck in a job description.

Source: Mint October 19, 2020 09:56 UTC