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FCA official warns hybrid working risks creation of the ‘in’ and ‘out’ crowd

FCA official warns that leaders risk becoming ‘less visible on a human level’ as relationships become more ‘transactional’ in a virtual setting

By Bérengère Sim
‘There’s a real risk that we develop an 'in crowd' and an 'out crowd' — literally the 'in crowd' is the one that’s in and the 'out crowd' the one that’s at home or not in the office,’ Georgina Philippou said
‘There’s a real risk that we develop an 'in crowd' and an 'out crowd' — literally the 'in crowd' is the one that’s in and the 'out crowd' the one that’s at home or not in the office,’ Georgina Philippou said Photo: Getty Images

Hybrid working risks creating an “in crowd and an out crowd”, a senior adviser at the Financial Conduct Authority warned.

At a 26 January City and Financial summit on diversity and inclusion, FCA senior adviser on public sector equality duty, Georgina Philippou, said thought needs to be given on “how we lead inclusively in a hybrid working environment”.

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