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…
I work from my living room, or from our HQ in SF.
I work from my home office in Florida, USA.
What are the biggest benefits of being a remote worker?
The flexibility of choosing my own suitable work environment, having the privacy to stay focused on work and tune out distractions, and the time and…
The flexibility and the ability to focus on things without distractions. If I need to get my head down I can close the door, mark…
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.…
How do you personally manage work-life balance?
I’m a bad person to ask that question! I personally work quite a bit, but that’s mostly because I love what I do so much.…
With everyone being constantly connected I think it’s important to make sure you get enough downtime from work — even more so in a remote…
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…
What tips do you have to disconnect when working remotely?
I have a room where I work, a home office. When I enter the room then I’m working, and when I’ve finished for the 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…
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…
What is your favorite business book?
Raising the Bar by Cliff Bar Founder Gary Erickson. Gary’s inspiring story about how to lead a business with integrity and passion is absolutely riveting.…
Phoenix project or How I raised myself from failure to success in selling.
I’m not a fan of business books, but I like The Strategy Process by Henry Mintzberg, et al. It’s a series of essays that often…
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…
“The journey is the destination.” (My dad wrote that on the inside cover of a book by management consultant Gary Hamel which he gifted to…
A few things are underestimated in life, one of them is thinking long-term. Too many have short-term gains in mind. Thinking long-term is a lot…
Where is the best or worst place you’ve worked remotely?
Worst – wherever there is intermittent internet connectivity! Best – Shaw Island, Washington.
Loud coffee shops with screaming babies. Best is my current office with my beloved treadmill desk! 🙂
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…