Remote Work and Travel

What is Remote Work?

Remote work is on the rise. How do people work remotely, why do they work remotely and what are some common misconceptions about remote work?



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What is remote work?




How do people work remotely?





Why do people work remotely?



How Remote Work Benefits Employees

Flexible lifestyle


Better health and wellness


Renewed passion for their job


How Remote Work Benefits Employers

Higher productivity

One of the most touted arguments for remote work is the increased productivity that comes with its flexibility. Remote employees are almost twice as likely to work more than 40 hours a week as in-office employees. According to the State and Work Productivity Report, 65% of full-time employees believe that working remotely would increase productivity - and their bosses agree. Two-thirds of managers who were surveyed reported an increase in overall productivity from their remote employees.

Cost savings


Engaged employees


Here's how to talk to your boss about working remotely

What are some common misconceptions about remote work?

While remote work is becoming more and more common, it’s true that there are still some misunderstandings about this working style. Here are the ones that we hear the most often:

Remote workers have trouble communicating

It’s true that remote employees are not fixtures in in-person meetings. They aren’t ingrained in water cooler conversations or happy hour meetups, but they more than make up for it in their desire to remain connected to the team and be successful in their work. Video calls are the simplest way to hold meetings as a remote employee because it acts as a reminder that both parties are human and allows team members to build virtual relationships. Because remote employees tend to be self-starters by nature, they also tend to put in extra effort to over communicate on project statuses, any obstacles they may be facing and extend congratulations to other team members

Remote workers are “always-on”

This is a fear of remote employees and their employers alike. Employees value working remotely because it gives them the freedom to make their own schedule - not because it allows their schedule to be 24/7. Employers don’t want remote employees to work nonstop either, for fear that they’ll burn out and lose their passion for their position. It’s important in the beginning of a remote work agreement to work out which hours an employee should expect to be available and which times of day are more open for flexibility. In addition to laying down standards for availability, remote teams should set clear expectations about communication and develop messaging channels for its members.

Remote workers don’t actually work

We’ve heard this one enough! The stereotype of a remote worker is that they sit in bed all day in their pajamas, working once in awhile, but not at the same level as those who commute to the office each day. We know that this is simply not true. In all of the time that we have spent with remote workers, we’ve seen a variety of styles: those who wake up early in the morning for a hike, shower off, and hunker down for a day of focused creation; and those who get ready for the day as if they were going to an office setting, polished outfit and all. What we do know is this: remote workers get sh*t done.

How can I start working remotely?

Sold on this lifestyle? It is pretty appealing. The idea of waking up and living your life in a way that is most suited to your personal and professional goals, along with your habits and idiosyncrasies sounds almost too good to be true. PSA: this way of living is possible for you, no matter where you’re at in life right now. Here are a few things that you can do to start living the remote work lifestyle:

If you’re a full-time employee at a company with a corporate office:

This is a multi-step process and not something that should be jumped into without a bit of thought. You’ll need to consider your current professional role, your working style, and be prepared to have  in-depth conversations with your manager about how remote working could work for you and your team. You’ll need to build up a well-researched business case that is specific to your role in your organization and use the powers of persuasion to get your boss on board. Don’t worry, you don’t have to do it alone. We’ll show you how to segue into remote work, whether you want to do it once a week, or for an entire year.

If you’re a freelancer

You’re probably in the best position to work remotely - congratulations! Think about your clientele and whether it is necessary to be available for in-person meetings. If you think that more than 80% of your work can be done virtually, then think about a trial remote work period. Start with one week and build up to longer stretches of time that feel comfortable to you and your clientele.

If you’re an entrepreneur

As a motivated innovator and self-starter, remote work could be a great option for you. Before you jump headfirst into a remote working lifestyle, think about whether your business requires a brick-and-mortar location. For example, a salon owner would have a difficult time working remotely, while an online fitness instructor would have a simpler transition. Once you’ve weighed the pros and cons, take the leap - and consider taking your team along with you for the ride!

Remote work is still a relatively new concept in the professional world. With technology advancing at a faster rate than ever before, old concerns like communication and productivity tracking have been eradicated and more companies are looking into offering remote work as an option for their employees. If you’re interested in living a more flexible lifestyle, or want to pursue a new way of thinking about personal and professional growth, look into how remote work could work for you.

We can’t wait to see all that you can accomplish once you’re free to live your life on your terms.

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