Hybrid combines the worst of office and remote work
The hybrid arrangement kills many of the key benefits of remote work, like that all employees must again live within a commute's distance of the office.
The online whiteboard of Kristofer Palmvik
The hybrid arrangement kills many of the key benefits of remote work, like that all employees must again live within a commute's distance of the office.
In-person time isn’t about the "hard work" — the actual tasks we’re paid to complete — that can be done equally well, if not better, remotely and asynchronously. It’s about "soft work" — catching up over coffee in the break room, exchanging gossip, connecting over shared interests — that might not look like work at all, but is essential for any cohesive team.
"I love remote work, but I miss the serendipitous moments in the office when I caught up with a coworker while getting coffee and had a breakthrough. How do I make this happen remotely?"
If your first experience with remote work is your employer’s COVID-19 work-from-home policy, I am sorry. Working on a fully distributed team should be a transformative experience. You were robbed.
You do not need to work from one desk to have an effective remote work experience. In fact, following this advice may make your work worse.
Designed as a temporary, remote office, band members can take a break from their OFFICE MIX or HOME MIX routine for a truly unique Work from Anywhere experience. First up: Åre, Sweden - the alpine heart of Scandinavia and a popular skiing destination.
Some countries have recognized the need for so-called "digital nomad visas", "remote work visas", or "freelancer visas" specifically to entice foreigners to come work & contribute to their economies. Many of these destinations are hoping the remote work visas will generate income to help make-up for lost tourism revenue due to the pandemic.
Normal remote work is making a comeback. You might be thinking, "What? I’ve been working remotely all year!" Yes, you’ve been working remotely, but it’s been far from normal. You’ve been working from home during a pandemic.
Remote Mob Programming combines two ways of working: Mob Programming and working as a distributed team.
We trust you. That’s all. There’s nothing more to it.
Mixing beautiful and interesting locations with a highly productive and creative office environment. This gave birth to the MJ Remote Office.
It’s been 6 months now since I moved from Amsterdam to Asia to work remotely. I chose Thailand for its low-cost of living and safety. Since my visa will run out soon, I’ll have to leave the country and I’d like to sum up what I learnt from working here over the past 6 months and if it might be an option for more people.