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Working from a Distance
Working from a Distance
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Look around! Today’s ever-expanding “virtual workplaces” are changing the way we do our jobs, communicate, forge relationships, and get results!
Smaller, cheaper, more accessible technology tools have enabled a dynamic mobile workplace where people connect from wherever they are. Growing legions of workers are away from the office more often than not or simply do their work from other locations as an inherent part of their jobs. Others relocate for personal or family reasons – and because they’ve demonstrated enough value to their employer or customers, they take their jobs with them when they move. Multiple terms refer to this expanding group and way of working: “virtual, distance, remote, digital,”
as well as terms such as “telecommuter, teleworker, laptop or road warrior.” Whatever the terminology, the fact is that, more and more, jobs are done by people who must work together when they’re not together. The challenges are many and obvious – not only for remote employees themselves, but for their coworkers and managers as well.
As with most new trends, evolving technologies, or paradigm-shifting changes, there was a sense (perhaps a hope on the part of some) that the virtual workplace was a passing trend … an experiment that would join the here-today-gone-tomorrow graveyard of novel ideas like 8-track tape players and built-in car phones. But, just as we’ve seen evolution in digital sound recording technology and mobile communication devices, the same is true of our workplaces and the new ways we work with each other, share information, and deliver the results that we and our organizations need to survive and prosper.
We now see increasing evidence of the value of working virtually –
for workers and employers. Studies continually reveal that increased productivity is achieved from home-based work. Demand for telecom-muting is growing among the ranks of workers – with undeniable benefits in terms of cost savings to organizations. And quality of life measures point to virtual work as a viable way of meeting work-life balance expectations.
Despite its potential benefits, however, virtual work isn’t the “no-brainer” we initially thought it would be – nor is working remotely a panacea for sure-fire attainment of the elusive state of balance so many of us seek in our increasingly always-connected and over-wired lives. As remote work has grown, so has our search for ways to meet the challenges, overcome obstacles, and – most importantly – get great results through effective communication and collaboration with coworkers.
To be sure, there are different forms and degrees of “virtualness.” But while the term may have different meaning and application for different people, there are many strategies, techniques, mindsets, and behaviors common to people who successfully work on their own. Sharing those important tools is what this book is all about.
No matter if you’re an experienced full-time remote worker or someone who does it part time – regardless if you work from a distance, or you work with / manage others who do – this book is for you!
Derived from a growing experience with virtual work and practical advice from experienced contributors who share their insights and tips throughout the pages that follow, the solutions presented here are your keys to the future that is very likely knocking on your door, today. They are everyone’s keys to …
Being the BEST When You’re Not with The Rest!
Smaller, cheaper, more accessible technology tools have enabled a dynamic mobile workplace where people connect from wherever they are. Growing legions of workers are away from the office more often than not or simply do their work from other locations as an inherent part of their jobs. Others relocate for personal or family reasons – and because they’ve demonstrated enough value to their employer or customers, they take their jobs with them when they move. Multiple terms refer to this expanding group and way of working: “virtual, distance, remote, digital,”
as well as terms such as “telecommuter, teleworker, laptop or road warrior.” Whatever the terminology, the fact is that, more and more, jobs are done by people who must work together when they’re not together. The challenges are many and obvious – not only for remote employees themselves, but for their coworkers and managers as well.
As with most new trends, evolving technologies, or paradigm-shifting changes, there was a sense (perhaps a hope on the part of some) that the virtual workplace was a passing trend … an experiment that would join the here-today-gone-tomorrow graveyard of novel ideas like 8-track tape players and built-in car phones. But, just as we’ve seen evolution in digital sound recording technology and mobile communication devices, the same is true of our workplaces and the new ways we work with each other, share information, and deliver the results that we and our organizations need to survive and prosper.
We now see increasing evidence of the value of working virtually –
for workers and employers. Studies continually reveal that increased productivity is achieved from home-based work. Demand for telecom-muting is growing among the ranks of workers – with undeniable benefits in terms of cost savings to organizations. And quality of life measures point to virtual work as a viable way of meeting work-life balance expectations.
Despite its potential benefits, however, virtual work isn’t the “no-brainer” we initially thought it would be – nor is working remotely a panacea for sure-fire attainment of the elusive state of balance so many of us seek in our increasingly always-connected and over-wired lives. As remote work has grown, so has our search for ways to meet the challenges, overcome obstacles, and – most importantly – get great results through effective communication and collaboration with coworkers.
To be sure, there are different forms and degrees of “virtualness.” But while the term may have different meaning and application for different people, there are many strategies, techniques, mindsets, and behaviors common to people who successfully work on their own. Sharing those important tools is what this book is all about.
No matter if you’re an experienced full-time remote worker or someone who does it part time – regardless if you work from a distance, or you work with / manage others who do – this book is for you!
Derived from a growing experience with virtual work and practical advice from experienced contributors who share their insights and tips throughout the pages that follow, the solutions presented here are your keys to the future that is very likely knocking on your door, today. They are everyone’s keys to …
Being the BEST When You’re Not with The Rest!
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