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…
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…
I live in a tiny house in northern Nevada. One of the bedrooms is my office, and it’s pretty much a desk, treadmill desk, cat…
What are the biggest benefits of being a remote worker?
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,…
Freedom to manage my schedule based on what works for me. Even companies with flexible hours end up conforming to a schedule because of peer…
I love being able to travel and visit family and friends around the world. The freedom to work from anywhere is absolutely incredible and I…
How do you personally manage work-life balance?
I absolutely do not check email (personal or work) or Slack messages on the weekend. I’ve found this to be immensely powerful for balance.
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…
I set my calendar each and every week, making sure I integrate social activities and exercise. On Sunday evenings, I review my week and block…
What tips do you have to disconnect when working remotely?
I make time to exercise daily. I do ten miles on my bike each day at sunset on a bike trail near my house. I…
It’s very difficult to do, but extremely important. I try to have time with my family and friends as a regular part of my day…
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…
What is your favorite business book?
4 hour workweek by Tim Ferriss
I don’t have a *favorite* but I love getting great tips from inspiring leaders!
I would say it’s “Crossing the Chasm” by Geoffrey A. Moore. It’s one of the first business books I read and it was very insightful.…
Do you have a favorite quote or bit of business wisdom?
A friend in human resources once told me that she measures the health of an organization by how helpful its people are. I’ve still not…
The best boss I ever worked for told me, “She with a plan wins.” I reiterate this statement to the team quite often — it…
When you really listen to another person from their point of view, and reflect back to them that understanding, it’s like giving them emotional oxygen.…
Where is the best or worst place you’ve worked remotely?
Worst location is probably going to be tomorrow. It’s my youngest son’s first day of daycare. I want to be present, but not get in…
Worst: Economy class in an airplane. Best: A quiet coffee shop at 6 a.m.
This is a tough one. I’m not one to think that the best place is on a beach somewhere. When I’m working best, I’m probably…