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?
Dedicated study under the roof (far from the family noise) with relevant books nearby, a decent monitor, keyboard, mouse and chair. Docking station for company…
My office is in an unused bedroom in my house. It has a big window in front and great light during the day. There is…
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…
What are the biggest benefits of being a remote worker?
No commuting! This leaves me with more time for working, instead of to-ing and fro-ing.
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…
There are so many benefits whether personal or professional. For me I’m able to take additional time to focus on physical well-being and my family.
How do you personally manage work-life balance?
I try to keep to a schedule. I get up and get out of the house and bring my kids to school, then I “go…
I prefer to maintain a distinct separation between my work life and my personal life – it makes it easier to focus when I’m working…
Both my husband and I have made a series of changes to flex our work, and to even work reduced hours when our children were…
What tips do you have to disconnect when working remotely?
Develop good habits and remember that it’s OK to switch off sometimes. Also if you’re stuck on something or you have worked too many hours,…
My last trip I uninstalled Asana and Slack from my phone and only a few key team members could call me in an emergency. If…
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?
“The Progress Principle” by Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer is one of the most important books for our business. The two researchers — and investors…
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.
From Zero to One – Peter Thiel
Do you have a favorite quote or bit of business wisdom?
It’s about the journey, not the destination.
“Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.”
You don’t get what you don’t ask for. It’s probably the most valuable lesson most first-time entrepreneurs learn.
Where is the best or worst place you’ve worked remotely?
Worst: Economy class in an airplane. Best: A quiet coffee shop at 6 a.m.
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…
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,…