Remote Worker Insights
140 companies answer 6 questions
Learn a bit more about some of the great people who answered the Remote.co Q&As as they share some of their remote worker insights and anecdotes on work-life balance, remote work environments, and more.
What is your personal remote work environment?
I work on a treadmill desk (crazy, I know). I started with a standing desk a little over a year ago and eventually switched over…
I specifically bought a property with a giant room of windows overlooking nature that I love working from each day.
View some examples in this video highlighting what life is like for remote workers at Dell.
What are the biggest benefits of being a remote worker?
Flexibility in life as life happens and no commute. Just saving on commute time is huge. Also, the ability to have deep work and not…
I work a lot, but I don’t have set hours, so it’s less stressful when planning meet-ups with friends and family. This is the biggest…
I love working from the coziness of home—that’s one of the biggest advantages for me. I don’t care if it rains, if it’s freezing cold,…
How do you personally manage work-life balance?
I usually work Thursdays from home which allows me to take my kids to school, coach my kids basketball team and feel more connected with…
I have a home routine with plants and animals, so I schedule in such a way that I can accommodate my need to stretch and…
I set aside separate space for work. When work is over, I shut my laptop and put it out of sight in an effort to…
What tips do you have to disconnect when working remotely?
Once you’re done for the day, really try your best to be done for the day. It’s tempting to check in on your work email…
Treat your remote workday just like you would an in-person workday—you have a start time and an end time—and set boundaries to ensure that you’re…
Set rules and boundaries for yourself. Have a way to signal that you’re taking a break or done for the day. I have a separate…
What is your favorite business book?
“From good to great” by Jim Collins
“The Progress Principle” by Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer is one of the most important books for our business. The two researchers — and investors…
The latest fad book that overly simplifies very hard problems 🙂
Do you have a favorite quote or bit of business wisdom?
“If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes—then learn how to do it later!” –…
“A .300 hitter, that rarest of breeds these days, goes through life with the certainty that he will fail at his job seven out of…
“Play like you have zero lives left”
Where is the best or worst place you’ve worked remotely?
Airplanes can be the best and worst place to work, depending on your seatmates and the flight. I often get some of my best thinking…
My “worst” was also the funniest for me: Jury Duty. They had free Wi-Fi and there is always a lot of waiting around, so I…
Worst: Whenever getting my car’s oil changed or something else done. At least the time is productive. Best: Anytime I find myself sitting on a…