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 have a designated office (which morphs into a “family room” in the evening) which is a bonus room over our garage. It’s spacious, colorful…
For me personally, my workspace has a lot of natural light and is minimalist. I don’t like clutter and I need clean angles and bold…
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?
Living in the metro Atlanta area, it’s hard not to mention traffic. The increased productivity from eliminating commutes is a big benefit of working remotely.…
If I have to imagine a 9-to-6 life at the office for the next 5 years, I’m confident that this will drastically affect my productivity,…
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?
With a work culture that we have and the option to work remotely allows me to stay on top of my things and deliver the…
I live across the street from the beach, so taking frequent breaks is easy. Plus my dog, Honey Badger, tells me when it’s time to…
I surround myself with strong, accomplished leaders – you can’t go it alone. That’s the big thing, and I am incredibly grateful for my business…
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…
Don’t work in your house all day long. Work in a coffee shop or in a co-working space if you can. If you can’t, then…
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?
I like the Harvard Business Review Books on Managing People and Change Management, and I love “The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team” by Patrick Lencioni.
The latest fad book that overly simplifies very hard problems 🙂
Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg.
Do you have a favorite quote or bit of business wisdom?
If you see something, say something. One of the most important things you can do as a manager, especially in a virtual environment, is to…
Structure without bureaucracy is essential.
“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…
Where is the best or worst place you’ve worked remotely?
Great question! I love taking my laptop and finding a great, local restaurant (with wifi and outlets) for an extended lunch once each week. Otherwise,…
Worst was a Lake House my family rented with a wifi router circa 1915. I had to work in the kitchen on top of the…
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…