Remote Work Pros & Cons
Research for PostUp
Feb 11, 2024
Communication technology and inclusion will shape the future of remote work - the current state of remote work, how remote work has evolved, and what the future holds.
100 companies to watch for remote jobs in 2024 - this list updates annually.
Remote work statistics and trends in 2024 - comprehensive, lists industry, demographic, preferences, challenges, and trends. Beneficial remote work trends in 2024 - from a remote worker's perspective.
Empty spaces and hybrid places: The pandemic’s lasting impact on real estate - not completely relevant, but interesting.
Benefits of remote work
9 benefits of working from home and why remote work is still important:
Greater flexibility in your schedule
Ditch the time-consuming commute
Complete more work tasks and assignments
Be more comfortable and cozy
Spend less money outside of the house
Choose where to live
Enjoy more creative control over your workspace
Reduce your carbon footprint
Provide wider opportunities for diversity and inclusion
A new era of workplace inclusion: moving from retrofit to redesign - embrace flexibility, invest in technology, foster connections, and adapt to change - promote inclusion by accommodating diverse needs and preferences.
Does Remote Working Impact Career Progression?
“36% of remote workers believe career growth is easier when working remotely. However, there’s a big difference between career growth at a remote-first organization and a company with a hybrid workforce.”
Challenges of working remotely
This was really the focus of my research, so I've included a few articles that are similar, but I found different insights in all of them. The suggested practical solutions I used for ideation, and the suggested tools I used for competitive analysis and UI inspiration.
The challenges of working remotely, The 7 biggest remote work challenges (and how to overcome them), The biggest obstacles to remote work and how to overcome them, 10 common remote work challenges (+ solutions)
Overcome remote work challenges - quotes and expert insights
Challenges for remote workers:
Effective time management
Home interruptions
Unplugging after work
Communication issues
Loneliness
Sedentary lifestyle
Challenges for remote teams:
Managing projects
Remote collaboration
Tracking tasks and productivity
Working from different locations, time zones, etc.
Dealing with language and cultural differences
Building/maintaining trust
Advice for productivity and organization - use the time blocking method: break your daily to-do list into chunks of time to work on tasks or projects and manage your time.
Advice for working from home
The ultimate guide to working from home, and how to keep work from taking over your personal life:
Know the ground rules
Set up a functional workspace
Get the technology you need
Minimize distractions
Stick to your work schedule
Beware of workaholic tendencies
Don’t bet on saving money
Work in a Flow state for 2hr blocks or try the Rule of 52 and 17 to boost productivity. Like to work with background noise? It could be boosting your performance - consider sound.
How to make remote work better - this article is great for learning how to empathize with managers and makers by realizing we have different schedule and communication preferences - yay meetings vs. no meetings! and provides tips on how to navigate the differences.
5 design thinking exercises for UX design and how to adapt them for remote collaboration.
How to stay connected
How to stay connected while working remotely - communicate more, organize events, stay organized, make an effort, have fun.
Tips on building better relationships remotely - be intentional with small talk, create a user manual for working with you (- this is a good idea), be more casual, share personal milestones, and say thanks more.
Ways to network remotely when you work from home:
Attend online professional events
Use social media for networking
Follow up with webinar hosts
Utilize your alumni network on LinkedIn
Request informational interviews over Zoom
Explore virtual job fairs
Host virtual social events within your organization
Engage with YouTube content creators
Leverage your existing professional network
Remote work locations
The best remote work locations for virtual or hybrid work - this list updates annually. Laptop-friendly cafes for getting work done in Brooklyn - requirements for a “laptop friendly” cafe for remote work.
The benefits of co-working spaces - networking, socialization, and snacks.
Remote work and travel:
The safest and most secure countries for remote workers, Compare the best countries to work remotely - global remote work index. Most affordable countries with digital nomad visas in 2024 - visa information, etc. Nomadlist - a global community of remote workers living and traveling around the world.
How to travel while working remotely - plan ahead and consider: the type of work, how you’ll communicate with your team, schedule, and type of travel, etc. Tips for working remotely while traveling - pack zoom shirts.
Tips for working while you travel - quotes and expert insights