07 The role of leadership in supporting and promoting a successful hybrid work model C. Difficulty fostering trust and accountability While we have seen increased productivity among employees working from home, some leaders still struggle to believe this is possible. They are guided by the bias that if they cannot see tasks being completed, then they are not being done. Therefore, hybrid team leaders must overcome this and develop trust and accountability with their colleagues. D. Difficulty providing equitable opportunities and support Hybrid and remote work can exacerbate the existing imbalances between men and women in the workplace. On the one hand, working from home gives women the ability to raise their children while also working. On the other hand, studies have shown that those who are physically present in the workplace are more likely to get promoted. Therefore, the opportunity for career advancement differs among those who work from home versus those who work in the office. So while remote work allows more people to work while also managing other expectations, it tends to serve those who also come into the office.