How to Win at Work and Life When You’re Remote
Tips to Help Remote Workers Succeed
Back in 2010, I started working remotely one day a week as part of a new program at my employer. There were plenty of skeptics, so I had to figure out how to do my job just as well as — or even better than — when I was onsite.
Figuring this out wasn’t as straightforward as I thought it would be. But after some trial and error, I was able to hone my remote work processes and my overall productivity — and well-being — improved. Fast forward a couple of years and I was teleworking twice a week. By 2015, I was working remotely full-time for that same company.
As technology continues to evolve and change our workplaces and homes, remote work is becoming more common. A Gallup survey found that in 2016, 43% of Americans worked remotely at least part of the time, a 4% increase from 2012. And Global Workplace Analytics found that in 2017, 40% more U.S. employers offered flexible work arrangements than in 2012.
If you’re new to teleworking or thinking about trying it, here are my best tips for how to succeed while working remotely.
Be Responsive
When you work onsite in an office and you’re not at your desk, people tend to assume you’re at a meeting or grabbing a coffee. You don’t…
