Work Remotely

Do you work remotely? Working remotely comes with unique challenges. Be ready to address those challenges with insight from our talented authors. Whether you're trying to succeed in virtual meetings, or hoping to celebrate a holiday or a team achievement without meeting in person, learn how best to succeed as a remote worker in this section.

Find an Amazing Virtual Mentor

Find an Amazing Virtual Mentor

Wishing you could land an amazing virtual mentor? There are multiple ways to seek out and engage with a professional who can help you move forward in your career. Here…

Becoming a Senior Leader in a Virtual Workplace

Becoming a Senior Leader in a Virtual Workplace

Stepping your way up to a senior-level position definitely takes some finessing. Here's how to become a senior leader in a virtual workplace.

Remote Workers: Become Your Most Productive Self

Remote Workers: Become Your Most Productive Self

What if there was one way to unlock your most productive self, and didn’t require a lot of time? Use these tips to build momentum instead of wasting energy.

7 Tips for a Captivating Remote Presentation

7 Tips for a Captivating Remote Presentation

Have a remote presentation on the horizon? Here are seven components to making a killer impression the next time it’s your turn to present.

10 Things We Love About Virtual Jobs

10 Things We Love About Virtual Jobs

There’s plenty to gush about when it comes to the advantages of virtual jobs. Here are 10 things about remote work that we absolutely adore.

Working Remotely While Expecting

Working Remotely While Expecting

Check out this advice and real talk from two remote professionals who’ve learned how to manage energy levels, cope with morning sickness or other less-than-ideal pregnancy symptoms, and find baby-safe…

How to Approach a Job Search for a Fully Remote Role

How to Approach a Job Search for a Fully Remote Role

If your main requirement in a new job is that the position be fully remote, you may want to go about your search a bit differently than a candidate who…

Making a Strategic Plan for Your Remote Career

Making a Strategic Plan for Your Remote Career

Do you have a strategic plan? No, not for your organization or department. Do you have a strategic plan for your remote career? Here's how to build one.

Nutrition to Fuel Your Virtual Career and Avoid The Afternoon Slump

Nutrition to Fuel Your Virtual Career and Avoid The Afternoon Slump

Do you start feeling drowsy in the afternoon? Here are five tips to help ensure that you're getting solid nutrition and avoiding the afternoon slump.

5 Things Remote Employees Need for a Productive Career

5 Things Remote Employees Need for a Productive Career

Remote workers have to set themselves up for success with organized habits and a productive environment. Here's what remote employees need for a productive career.

14 Remote Jobs in Fast-Growing Industries

14 Remote Jobs in Fast-Growing Industries

Remote work grew 115% from 2005 to 2015, and this growth means more industries are offering this form of flexible work. Looking for a remote job? Check out these remote…

Top Remote Worker Reads of 2018

Top Remote Worker Reads of 2018

Want to keep up with the world of remote work? Check out this list of the top remote worker reads of 2018.

Seeing the Big (Virtual) Picture as a Remote Worker

Seeing the Big (Virtual) Picture as a Remote Worker

Do you understand how your day-to-day work ties into organizational long-term goals? Here's how to see the big picture as a remote worker.

Cheer Up: Ways to Brighten Your Telecommuting Days

Cheer Up: Ways to Brighten Your Telecommuting Days

Feeling disconnected from, well, everything? Try out these four ways to instantly improve your mood during telecommuting days.

Tips for Partially Remote Workers

Tips for Partially Remote Workers

Making the most of being a partially remote worker involves some forethought. Consider these suggestions for ensuring things run smoothly when you divide work time between home and an on-site…

5 Remote Work Predictions for 2019

5 Remote Work Predictions for 2019

Wondering what 2019 might have in store for the remote workforce? Take a look at these five remote work predictions for 2019.

4 Pro Tips for Perennial Remote Job Seekers

4 Pro Tips for Perennial Remote Job Seekers

Not everyone lands a remote role on their first try...or even their fifth, eighth or tenth! If landing a coveted virtual position is something that has seemed out of reach…

9 Jobs You May Be Surprised to Hear Are Fully Remote

9 Jobs You May Be Surprised to Hear Are Fully Remote

There are always a few that don't seem compatible with remote work at first glance. You might be surprised to find that these nine jobs are fully remote.

6 Reasons to Be Extra Thankful for Remote Work During the Holidays

6 Reasons to Be Extra Thankful for Remote Work During the Holidays

You don't need a holiday to be thankful for remote work, but there are some reasons to be extra thankful for it this time of year.

Working from Home When Your Kids Are Out of School

Working from Home When Your Kids Are Out of School

Children home on break can try the patience of any parent. But for telecommuters, the situation becomes especially complex.

Creative Ways to Get to Know Your Team When You Work from Home

Creative Ways to Get to Know Your Team When You Work from Home

Don’t think for a moment that only employees who stand around the company water cooler each day build bonds.

Fighting Distractions While Working from Home

Fighting Distractions While Working from Home

A distributed worker’s biggest challenge revolves around the infinite number of distractions while working from home. Here's how to get fight them.

Woman Ditches High Stress and Long Commute with a Remote Recruiter Job

Woman Ditches High Stress and Long Commute with a Remote Recruiter Job

How cool is it to find a remote job that makes you the happiest you’ve been in your career? That’s the case for the subject of this inspiring Remote.co success…

How to Make the Most of Meetings When You Work Remotely

How to Make the Most of Meetings When You Work Remotely

Want to make the most of meetings as a remote worker? Follow these three recommended steps from Dropbox to make meetings a success.

Managing Expectations: Working During Your Holiday Travels

Managing Expectations: Working During Your Holiday Travels

Planning on working during your holiday travels? Here are a few tips on managing expectations, and sorting out issues before they happen.

Remote Work: The Skinny on Gear You'll Need

Remote Work: The Skinny on Gear You'll Need

When you work remotely, you're personally responsible for your office surroundings.

Your Year-in-Review: How Reflection Helps You Build Momentum

Your Year-in-Review: How Reflection Helps You Build Momentum

Wondering how you can meaningfully reflect on an entire 365-day period in the course of a few hours? Here are some helpful dos and don’ts of reflection.

How Bringing Levity into Your Work Style Can Be Beneficial

How Bringing Levity into Your Work Style Can Be Beneficial

Are you guilty of taking yourself and your job too seriously from time to time? Here's why you might want to bring some levity into your work style.

3 Big Mistakes Remote Workers Make

3 Big Mistakes Remote Workers Make

Even the most seasoned remote workers make mistakes from time to time. Here are some of the biggest mistakes remote workers make.

The First 3 Steps to Take Once You Decide to Go Remote

The First 3 Steps to Take Once You Decide to Go Remote

If you’ve decided that you would like to work remotely, use the following three steps to help ensure you’ve reached the right conclusion and that your remote work transition and…