09/10/2020
Do you suddenly find yourself operating remotely because of the coronavirus outbreak?
Don't think about it. You've been protected by our guide. Everything you need to do is
keep productivity going when working remotely.
If you're managing a remote team or new to a more flexible work arrangement, this guide has
the details you need to do your best job from anywhere, at least for the time being.
Everyone seems to be operating remotely lately —
it might just be the future of work.
According to a new study conducted by Global Workplace Analytics, remote work has risen by 159 per cent since 2005—approximately 4.7 million workers (3.4 per cent of the workforce) currently work from home at least half the time. You're one of them,Partly, remote work has become so popular because technologies
like Slack and Zoommake Telecommuting, or virtual work, are possible. In addition , rising real estate prices in tech hotbeds such as New York and San Francisco make remote work considerably more cost-effective. But there are also other explanations why large corporations, small businesses
and self-employed employees are beginning to follow more flexible work schedules.
But as with any market trend, remote work has its advantages and disadvantages.
So before you decide to leave your typical office and work in your pyjamas, here's what you need to know about remote work.
Benefits of Remote Work
Among endless meetings, disruptions, and interruptions, people can spend a lot of time at work.
In fact, according to Atlassian, only about 60 percent of the time you spend in the office is positive.
The benefits of remote work go beyond efficiency.
Working remotely, even part-time, will make workers much happier — with less tension and a stronger work-life balance. The Owl Labs 2019 State of Remote Work Survey found that of 1,202 U.S. workers surveyed, remote workers indicated that they were satisfied with their jobs 29 per cent more often than their on-site counterparts. And when you combine that knowledge with all the ways you can save money by working remotely, you start to win.
How to start work remotely
Remote work isn't always as simple as it seems.
For starters, telecommunications isn't seamless — hybrid meetings often result in interruptions, everyone talking about each other, and a host of IT issues.
Plus, remote workers often have to get out of their way to make sure they don't miss anything.
After all, not all significant workplace encounters happen within the boundaries of a conference.
Often the most interesting social or business conversations take place on the fly,
Set yourself up for success: if you want to sit at home, treat it like your workplace.
Have a dedicated work space, eat lunch, take daily breaks to rest your mind and pump your blood.
Let's be frank about the procrastination: we all do it.
But if you work remotely, you have to be your own boss.