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A Dubai startup founder admitted denying a remote work request led to an employee’s resignation, prompting a policy shift and broader debate on trust and flexibility in the workplace.
A Dubai-based startup co-founder, Malik A., admitted on LinkedIn that denying a top employee’s request to work from home on Fridays led to her resignation.
The employee, who commuted two hours daily and worked independently, cited the denial as a loss of trust, though it wasn’t the only reason for leaving.
Malik later realized his concerns about office presence were based on assumptions, not facts.
After reversing his policy to approve reasonable flexibility requests, he found operations improved.
The story sparked widespread discussion on social media, with professionals emphasizing that trust, accountability, and results matter more than physical presence, and that small policy refusals can harm morale and loyalty.
Un fundador de una startup de Dubai admitió que negar una solicitud de trabajo remoto llevó a la renuncia de un empleado, lo que provocó un cambio de política y un debate más amplio sobre la confianza y la flexibilidad en el lugar de trabajo.