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?

Origin Eight

I work at a co-working environment in a 6-person “campsite” dedicated to my company. I also work from my home office, or wherever I happen…

TeamSnap

I have a home office that is unremarkable, filled with the cheapest possible furniture, an outdated MacBook Air and a comically old and small Dell…

Working Solutions

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…

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What are the biggest benefits of being a remote worker?

Referral Rock

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…

Coalition Technologies

A combination of the perfect work environment and perfect coworkers. In a remote position, I’m able to enjoy my work from the comfort of home,…

Bright!Tax

No commuting! This leaves me with more time for working, instead of to-ing and fro-ing.

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How do you personally manage work-life balance?

Lullabot

I take breaks and spend time with family at times throughout the day, but I also will turn off email etc. notifications on my phone…

SoftwareMill

I have a separate room to work in, where I have installed a lock. 🙂 My family (wife and 3 kids) are used to the…

iDoneThis

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…

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What tips do you have to disconnect when working remotely?

Crossover

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…

Scribendi

When working remotely, it can help to set designated times for work. You can still retain flexibility, obviously, but working at certain times each day…

komoot

I think it’s pretty similar to working non-remotely. Different people have different preferences, but I am quite outdoorsy and I like to move. Go for…

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What is your favorite business book?

Pagely

Pagely is essentially built on the principals of three books. Turn the Ship Around, Extreme Ownership, and Team of Teams. All of them reinforce the…

DataStax

The latest fad book that overly simplifies very hard problems 🙂

StudySoup

The Power of Habit Titan, John D Rockefeller Biography

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Do you have a favorite quote or bit of business wisdom?

Aha!

The best boss I ever worked for told me, “She with a plan wins.” I reiterate this statement to the team quite often — it…

Goodway Group

No excuses, just results.

LiquidSpace

“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…

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Where is the best or worst place you’ve worked remotely?

ICUC Social

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,…

Go Fish Digital

It’s usually a family member’s house during a trip.  Extended family and in-laws never seem to have good internet connections – it is like a…

Sutherland Global Services

Best – I love the occasional quiet morning in a local coffee shop, Port City Java, if I can get away and am not required…

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