One of the most common complaints remote workers have is they sometimes feel like “second-class citizens,” compared to the people who go to the central location every day. Whether it’s true or not, (and the people in the home office probably are prepared to argue the point) the perception of unfairness is the same as if it’s a reality. So why do remote workers feel they aren’t … [Read more...]
Can Remote Workers Ever Go Back to the Office?
We spend a lot of time worrying about whether people who have always worked in an office can suddenly be successful when working remotely. Lately, I’ve been trying to flip that question around. Can people who’ve worked from home easily and happily go back to working in a traditional office environment? This is not a hypothetical situation. Someone I know works for a big … [Read more...]
Does Your Office Make People Want to Work Remotely?
by Wayne Turmel Ask people why they work remotely, and they will tell you it’s “for convenience” or “I can concentrate better.” What they won’t say, even when they think it, is “because the office has become a nightmare of noise and confusion and I’d rather poke my eyes out with a stick than go there every day.” They might think it, but they won’t say it. So, what has … [Read more...]
Remote Leaders: The New Office Architects for Communication
by Chuck Chapman, Content Strategy Coordinator The office was designed for communication. There are conference rooms for meetings. Whiteboards hang in break-out rooms for brainstorming sessions. Offices or cubicles are situated so co-workers can pop in or peak their heads over for quick questions of clarity. Even lunch rooms and break rooms are on site so workers … [Read more...]
Bridging the Gap with Remote Workers
by Randy Clark Whenever possible, before I present to a group on leadership development, I mingle with the audience and ask what obstacles they face in management. The hindrance to leadership that I hear most often is communication. From small start-ups to multi-billion dollar international corporations, it’s the same chorus. The most significant hurdle most managers face is … [Read more...]