The Everything Guide to Remote Work
The Ultimate Resource for Remote Employees, Hybrid Workers, and Digital Nomads
Published on 8. February 2022
272 pages
978-1-5072-1787-0 (ISBN)
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Discover the secret to being productive and successful no matter where you are with this essential guide to remote work.
During COVID-19, working from home became the new normal. Now, both employers and employees find that the remote work they were forced to adjust to may be, well, better?financially, sustainably, and even in terms of overall morale and productivity.
But working from home is not without its challenges. It can be difficult to eliminate distractions, strike a solid work/life balance, and maintain social connections that are crucial in the workplace. Whether you're trying to find and land a job from the comfort of your home, learning to manage a virtual team, or dream of living a digital nomad lifestyle, The Everything Guide to Remote Work has everything you need to be successful. You'll learn to optimize your own workplace culture, whether it's in your home office or a constantly changing backdrop. So whether your company continues to work remotely full time or you only have to go to the office a few days a week, you'll be armed with all the tools you'll need to make the most out of this new lifestyle.
During COVID-19, working from home became the new normal. Now, both employers and employees find that the remote work they were forced to adjust to may be, well, better?financially, sustainably, and even in terms of overall morale and productivity.
But working from home is not without its challenges. It can be difficult to eliminate distractions, strike a solid work/life balance, and maintain social connections that are crucial in the workplace. Whether you're trying to find and land a job from the comfort of your home, learning to manage a virtual team, or dream of living a digital nomad lifestyle, The Everything Guide to Remote Work has everything you need to be successful. You'll learn to optimize your own workplace culture, whether it's in your home office or a constantly changing backdrop. So whether your company continues to work remotely full time or you only have to go to the office a few days a week, you'll be armed with all the tools you'll need to make the most out of this new lifestyle.
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Jill Duffy is a writer and journalist covering remote work, personal productivity, and technology. She's a long-time contributing editor and columnist at PCMag, where she writes about software, tools, and techniques people can use to stay organized and productive. Her column, "Get Organized" teaches people how to be more organized in their digital life regardless of technical skill level. Her work has also appeared in Fast Company, BBC, Reviewed, and Popular Science, among other print and online publications. She's been quoted by major newspapers including The New York Times and USA TODAY, and has appeared on National Public Radio, CNBC, and other major media outlets and podcasts. She also speaks at corporate functions, conferences, and educational events about personal productivity, remote work, and technology. She brings a global perspective to her writing, having lived and worked in the US, the UK, Romania, India, and Guatemala
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Defining Remote Work
- Remote Work Takes Many Shapes
- Not All Jobs Can Be Remote
- Working Remotely As an Employee
- Working Remotely As a Contractor
- Working Remotely As a Solo Entrepreneur
- Pros and Cons of Remote Work
- Is Remote Work Right for You?
- Chapter 2: Landing a Remote Job
- How and Where to Look for Remote Jobs
- Applying to Remote Jobs
- Tips for Interviewing
- Knowing the Right Questions to Ask
- Negotiating Remote Work Benefits
- Successfully Navigating Remote Onboarding
- Getting to Know Your Team
- Setting the Tone Early of Speaking Up Quickly
- Chapter 3: Setting Up to Work Remotely
- Making a Dedicated Space
- Creating Spatial Boundaries
- How to Set Hours Without Giving Up Flexibility
- Getting Started with New Routines
- What Do You Need in Your Workspace?
- Asking for What You Need (from an Employer)
- Optimizing At-Home Ergonomics
- Chapter 4: Learning the Art of Remote Communication
- Remote Teams Must Overcommunicate
- A Look at Synchronous versus Asynchronous Communication
- What Does Transparency Mean in a Remote Work Environment?
- Tips for Being Clear Yet Concise in Written Communication
- Embracing Emoji, Reacji, and Exclamation Points!
- Never Dangle Feedback
- Chapter 5: Etiquette for Video and Audio Calls
- Camera On or Off? How to Decide When to Use Video
- Addressing Privacy Concerns for Video Calls
- Preparing for a Video Call
- Tips for Lighting and Camera Angle
- When and When Not to Mute
- Tips for Better Audio Quality
- How to Incorporate Screen Sharing and Virtual Whiteboarding
- When to Use Broadcast-Style Conference Calls
- Chapter 6: Understanding Virtual Collaboration and Working on Teams
- What Is Remote Collaboration?
- Evaluating Synchronous versus Asynchronous Collaboration
- Adopting a Capture-and-Share Mentality
- Setting Boundaries and Rules for Collaboration
- Maintaining Living Documents and Documentation
- Working Together on Visual Materials
- Chapter 7: Remote Work Is Reshaping Meetings
- It's Time to Rethink Meetings
- Why Meeting Burnout Is High for Remote Teams
- Do You Need to Attend Every Meeting?
- Standing or Stand-Up Meetings, All-Hands Meetings, and One-on-Ones
- Tips That Make Meetings Relevant, Useful, and Accessible to All
- Chapter 8: Maintaining Productivity and Avoiding Distractions
- Don't Compare Your Productivity
- Measuring Productivity in New Ways
- Setting New Expectations for Distractions
- Tips for Dealing with In-Home Distractions
- Tips for Managing Outside and Environmental Distractions
- Tips for Handling Self-Interruptions and Personal Distractions
- Using Sprints to Tackle Difficult Tasks
- Using Time Blocking to Manage Your Daily or Weekly Schedule
- Chapter 9: Establishing a Solid Work-Life Balance
- Defining Your "Balance"
- Working Flexibly Behind the Scenes
- Setting Boundaries to Protect Daily and Weekly Time Off
- Sick Days Are No-Work Days
- Taking Vacation Time, Holidays, and Personal Days
- Learning to Take Healthy Breaks
- Finessing Your Routines for Work-Life Balance
- Using Existing Habits to Help Establish New Ones
- Communicating with People Who Share Your Space
- Embracing the Perks of Remote Work and Working from Home
- Chapter 10: Ensuring Growth As a Remote Employee
- How to Stay Relevant When You're Not Physically There
- Developing a Proactive Attitude
- Tracking and Sharing Your Progress and Wins
- Complimenting Others Helps You Be Seen and Heard
- Tips for Working with Managers and Bosses
- Asking for What You Need and the Growth You Want
- Using One-on-Ones to Voice Your Plan for Growth or Promotion
- Seizing Opportunities for Continued Learning
- Chapter 11: Mastering the Hybrid Model
- What Is a Hybrid-Remote Work Model?
- Is Hybrid Work Right for You?
- Reaping the Rewards of a Hybrid Work Lifestyle
- Evaluating the Challenges of Hybrid Employment
- Setting Up a Hybrid Workplace
- Chapter 12: Becoming a Digital Nomad
- Who and What Are Digital Nomads?
- Navigating Working Hours and Time Zones
- Celebrating the Rewards of the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
- How Digital Nomads Decide Where to Go
- Being Aware of Visas and Location-Dependent Limitations
- Understanding Tax Implications and Health Insurance Issues
- Personal Risks and Trade-Offs for Digital Nomads
- Professional Risks and Trade-Offs for Digital Nomads
- Chapter 13: How to Participate in Remote Company Culture
- Contributing to Company Culture As a Remote Employee
- Making It Fun, Making It Optional
- Socializing with Colleagues
- Re-Creating "Watercooler" Moments Virtually
- Getting What You Need from Team Retreats and Business Travel
- Organizing Regional Meetups, Online Meetups, and Clubs
- Celebrating Successes and Boosting Morale
- Employee Perks Commonly Offered at All-Remote Companies
- Chapter 14: Preparing for the Future of Remote Work
- Turning Toward a Remote-Inclusive Mindset
- Supporting Remote Options
- Shifting Focus from Hours to Outcomes
- Making the Most of In-Person Time
- Make Change from the Bottom Up
- Appendix A: References
- Appendix B: Glossary of Terms
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Index
- Copyright
