Category: Remote work

Ever since the mass shift to remote work, how we define a modern business has fundamentally changed. Nowhere is this more evident than in the relationship between an employee and their technology.

The pandemic forced many companies to become more flexible in their approach to technology and supporting employees, in some cases beyond what was perhaps comfortable. Whether that was rolling out a patchwork of ill-suited laptop types, deploying make-shift IT support, or simply dealing with the reality that most teams were now outside the company firewall, the urgent need to equip employees with the right hardware, and do so securely, inevitably pushed businesses to their limits.

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Remote work may not be for everyone, but there are numerous benefits of working outside of the office.

Tips for Asynchronous Remote Work

• Asynchronous workers should have the freedom to work at their own pace
• Having a clear and comprehensive communication plan is key
• Reduce meetings for better productivity
• Implement a strong company culture

Asynchronous remote work is one way to conduct business without being chained to a desk all day. Working from home or another remote location isn’t something that can be turned on and off like a switch.

It takes time for managers to build trust and confidence in remote employees so they can function together as a high performing remote team.

Moreover, switching between remote work and regular office hours requires planning and restructuring in order to ensure remote team members are always operating at peak performance and efficiency.

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The COVID-19 crisis has been subsiding around the world for some time, and many restrictions that impacted our way of life (and work) have been lifted. Now, in the post-pandemic world, many businesses still choose to retain the remote work model, while many others are insisting that the time has come for their employees to return to the office.

Whether you are a business owner, a full-time employee, or a freelancer, there’s no denying that this new shift is putting you at a crossroads. Should people continue to work from home, or should they return to the office, or perhaps, should we explore coworking spaces as the ideal middle ground that will appease all parties and satisfy their needs?

Today, we’ll be taking a look at coworking spaces as well as coworking hubs such as Freelancers Hub and what they bring to the modern business landscape. Here’s why these spaces may very well be the best post-pandemic alternative to traditional and home offices.

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Employment quickly transitioned from offices to homes in 2020 as the pandemic forced many companies to allow their employees to work remotely. We’re seeing a 200% increase in remote work since Covid-19.

So if you’re one of the many people who enjoyed working from home and would like to continue doing so, you may be wondering how to ask your boss to work remotely.

A lot of reasons contribute to this. Maybe you’re in a company asking you to move back to the office, but you don’t feel comfortable doing so yet. Or maybe you’ve been remote since the pandemic started and prefer it that way.

Whatever your reasons are, you must take effective steps to make your case to your boss.

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