Telecommuting & Working Remotely
Working online, away from the office, is going to be a lot harder than most Americans can imagine.
Remote work is a working style that allows professionals to work outside of a traditional office environment. It is based on the concept that work does not need to be done in a specific place to be executed successfully.
Telecommuting – one of the fancier terms for working remotely – seems to be the perfect arrangement for workers in dozens of industries. And, for the most part, it is. Companies that encourage and support remote work often report higher levels of employee retention and engagement, reduced turnover, higher employee satisfaction, increased productivity and autonomy, and lots of other benefits.
Below are 3 things you should know about working remotely.
#1: Productivity Expectations & Execution Will Take More Concentration
and Discipline Than You Might be Used To.
#2: Self-Directed Learning and Time Management Is Crucial
#3: You WILL Occasionally Feel Left Out
But don’t let these things keep you from feeling excited, motivated, or hopeful! Many people are successfully working from home. For over a decade now, this new tradition of working from home has become a tried and true pathway to success.
As more and more of us move towards this new normal, be sure to study, research, and learn from those who have come before you. Seek out videos on Youtube and Podcasts on iTunes for many great lessons on how to maximize your time and leverage your success while working from home – Like I’m doing right now, and like all of us here at The Independent have been doing for several years now!
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