Want to work from home permanently? How to make it happen
3 years, 10 months ago

Want to work from home permanently? How to make it happen

LA Times  

Ben Jarso, an avid skier, recently bought a home in Truckee, Calif., after moving from the San Francisco area. “Not all companies are willing or able to accommodate such requests long term, but if you don’t speak up, your manager won’t know.” In many workplaces, remote work arrangements are generally decided categorically, rather than on a case-by-case basis, employment advisor and litigator Michelle Strowhiro said. “It could be easier to negotiate remote work, because we’ve been doing it and we have a track record,” said executive coach Bonnie Marcus. “And just say, ‘I can keep doing this remotely.’” It can be especially helpful to showcase your successes in an organized document or slideshow, said Teresa Lee, founder of career coaching service PathUp. “If you really want to work from home 100%, I wouldn’t lead with that,” Marcus said.

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Working from home is ‘not doing proper work’ says former Asda boss
2 months, 1 week ago

Working from home is ‘not doing proper work’ says former Asda boss

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Working from home is harming …

Remote Work Uncovered: Jooble’s Perspective
4 months ago

Remote Work Uncovered: Jooble’s Perspective

NL Times  

Although remote work as a concept existed for decades, the COVID-19 pandemic skyrocketed the opportunities in this regard. Remote Work Uncovered: Jooble’s Perspective As a job aggregator, Jooble hosts millions of job openings all over the world. There are several reasons for that: The lockdown showed that employees tend to be more productive and more satisfied with their jobs in …

Global Work From Home Day 2024: Date, Theme, History, and Significance
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Global Work From Home Day 2024: Date, Theme, History, and Significance

The Quint  

Remote work existed long before it was introduced globally during Covid-19 pandemic. Global Work From Home Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the benefits of working from home, and to encourage more people to adopt this work lifestyle. The Industrial Revolution led to the introduction of factories and office buildings, which disrupted the traditional routine of traders, who …

What working from home is really doing to your health
1 year, 1 month ago

What working from home is really doing to your health

The Independent  

Few knew pre-pandemic what the consequences of remote working would be for our minds and bodies. “For some people, working at home was a good thing,” says Neil Greenberg, professor of defence mental health and occupational and forensic psychiatry at King’s College London. That’s dangerously sedentary behaviour.” It’s not hard to see where this is going – weight gain was …

5 Ways to Work Remotely (and Effectively) for the Long Haul
1 year, 5 months ago

5 Ways to Work Remotely (and Effectively) for the Long Haul

Wired  

Covid-19 made remote work a reality for a lot of people, but for me, it was business as usual. Have a Designated Work Space That Is Not Where You Sleep There’s an old saying that beds should be used for just two things. I don’t necessarily recommend that—it didn’t do great things for my back—but it maintained the needed distance …

The working-from-home illusion fades
1 year, 8 months ago

The working-from-home illusion fades

Live Mint  

A gradual reverse migration is under way, from Zoom to the conference room. Wall Street firms have been among the most forceful in summoning workers to their offices, but in recent months even many tech titans—Apple, Google, Meta and more—have demanded staff show up to the office at least three days a week. Michael Gibbs of the University of Chicago …

The fight over working from home goes global
1 year, 8 months ago

The fight over working from home goes global

Live Mint  

Remote work has a target on its back. Across the world, plans for remote working by employers fall short of what workers want, according to WFH Research, a group that includes Stanford University and the Ifo Institute, a German think-tank, which has tracked the sentiment of full-time workers with at least a secondary education in 34 countries. Communication records of …

Remote staff pay for shared office space to escape working from home
1 year, 8 months ago

Remote staff pay for shared office space to escape working from home

The Telegraph  

Once a haunt of trendy start-ups and freelance creatives, “co-working spaces” have recently attracted a new sort of clientele. It suggests that more than three years since offices across the country closed their doors during the first Covid lockdown, with many having never returned full time, fatigued staff are looking to escape working from home. “Working from home really started …

Surge in remote working due to COVID fuels record employment for people with disabilities
2 years, 3 months ago

Surge in remote working due to COVID fuels record employment for people with disabilities

LA Times  

After generations of being overlooked and sidelined in the job market, Americans with disabilities are enjoying an unprecedented employment boom — thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I never thought I would be able to do community organization remotely.” Yet for all the gains made since the pandemic, disability rights advocates say many capable people with disabilities remain unemployed or underemployed …

COVID-19 has provided more work from home opportunities for those living with a disability
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19 has provided more work from home opportunities for those living with a disability

ABC  

After 15 years out of the workforce, Samantha Spence was overjoyed when she finally found a job — and surprisingly, she has COVID-19 to thank for it. Key points: The shift to remote and flexible working during the pandemic has created new job opportunities Samantha Spence lives with multiple sclerosis and needs to work from home She found a job …

The People Who’d Rather Quit Than Give Up Remote Work
55 years, 2 months ago

The People Who’d Rather Quit Than Give Up Remote Work

Slate  

Few people are as knee-deep in our work-related anxieties and sticky office politics as Alison Green, who has been fielding workplace questions for a decade now on her website Ask a Manager. That’s because for many people remote work has been great—the lack of commute, flexible schedule, and more casual dress have provided a massive quality-of-life boon for many of …

The ultimate guide to working remotely forever
3 years, 10 months ago

The ultimate guide to working remotely forever

LA Times  

Have you been working from home since March 2020? “Not all companies are willing or able to accommodate such requests long term, but if you don’t speak up, your manager won’t know.” In many workplaces, remote work arrangements are generally decided categorically rather than on a case-by-case basis, employment advisor and litigator Michelle Strowhiro said. “If you really want to …

How To Ask To Work From Home Permanently — And Get What You Want
3 years, 10 months ago

How To Ask To Work From Home Permanently — And Get What You Want

Huff Post  

Alistair Berg via Getty Images Office workers who went remote during COVID-19 shutdowns have leverage right now. “Have you considered the time zone difference, and whether or not that’s realistically going to work for you?” Cote said. That’s a sign you need to frame your remote work request around “Project Zebra.” In this scenario, Hogan said, you could say something …

Google says 20% of its workers will be remote after the pandemic
3 years, 10 months ago

Google says 20% of its workers will be remote after the pandemic

LA Times  

Google says it expects that about 20% of its workforce will continue to work remotely after its offices reopen this fall, while about 60% will have hybrid routines consisting of about three days in the office and two days “wherever they work best.” The remaining 20% can change their location to a different Google office. “The future of work is …

One year of Covid-19 pandemic: Companies fighting complexities of hybrid workspace
3 years, 11 months ago

One year of Covid-19 pandemic: Companies fighting complexities of hybrid workspace

India Today  

A year after the first Covid-19 case was reported, it is obvious that the pandemic’s impact on the future of work and workplaces is here to stay. With working remotely it has become even more important for employees to stay connected by attending virtual gatherings, maintaining a high level of enthusiasm, and highlight professional accomplishments. Remote work makes cybersecurity vital …

Will work from home outlast virus? Ford’s move suggests yes
4 years ago

Will work from home outlast virus? Ford’s move suggests yes

Associated Press  

DETROIT — It’s a question occupying the minds of millions of employees who have worked from home the past year: Will they still be allowed to work remotely — at least some days — once the pandemic has faded? A report this week from the employment website Indeed says postings for jobs that mention “remote work” have more than doubled …

How the pandemic will redefine work in 2021
4 years, 3 months ago

How the pandemic will redefine work in 2021

Live Mint  

Let’s face it, our pre-covid work life is not coming back anytime soon. Work from home is here to stay Even though many companies are planning to reopen offices next year, entry will be staggered. Human resource experts believe organisations will look at a hybrid work model, with people going in to offices largely for meetings or brainstorming sessions. Remote …

Is continuing to work from home post-pandemic right for you?
4 years, 4 months ago

Is continuing to work from home post-pandemic right for you?

ABC  

If you've grown to love working from home during the pandemic, you might be wondering if it could work for you forever. Much of the evidence shows people who work from home are more productive and have increased job satisfaction, according to Mike Dockery, a labour market economist at Perth's Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre. "The group that did work from …

The biggest unknowns in a post-pandemic work world
4 years, 4 months ago

The biggest unknowns in a post-pandemic work world

BBC  

The biggest unknowns in a post-pandemic work world Emmanuel Lafont For those who are able, remote work has allowed people to do their jobs in secluded areas outside of cities. With many workers asking the same thing, several big companies have already answered: “Why not?” Just this month, tech giant Microsoft announced that it would offer staff the option to …

Coronavirus: How the world of work may change forever
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus: How the world of work may change forever

BBC  

Coronavirus: How the world of work may change forever Emmanuel Lafont The future of physical office spaces, and how we'll use them, hangs in the balance as we slowly march toward a post-pandemic world Covid-19 upended our jobs. We’re also examining what happens to people who can’t work from home as well as those whose jobs depend on a steady …

As new wave of COVID-19 cases hits, remote work becomes the norm
4 years, 5 months ago

As new wave of COVID-19 cases hits, remote work becomes the norm

Al Jazeera  

What for many workers started as a temporary break from the office to stop the spread of the coronavirus has turned into a new way of life. “Work from anywhere has tremendous benefits,” Choudhury told Al Jazeera, adding that remote working arrangements can also be good for the environment, as they reduce carbon emissions when people don’t have to drive …

Coronavirus: Rise in office workers leaving city to ‘work from home’ abroad or by the coast
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus: Rise in office workers leaving city to ‘work from home’ abroad or by the coast

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Office workers are adopting a “work from anywhere” approach by …

Want to work from home always? Here's how to advocate for it
4 years, 5 months ago

Want to work from home always? Here's how to advocate for it

LA Times  

To encourage social distancing, arrows are taped on the floor at the office of Hudson Pacific Properties, a big office landlord in Los Angeles. You should Ask for what you want Whether you’re interviewing for a new job or trying to negotiate remote work with your current employer, being direct and honest about what you’re looking for is key. “Those …

Working from home just as efficient as being in the office, employers say
4 years, 6 months ago

Working from home just as efficient as being in the office, employers say

The Telegraph  

The Government’s drive to get workers back to the office has been dealt a fresh blow as new research reveals almost two thirds of employers believe staff are at least as productive when they work from home. More than half of workers expect they will never return to working five days a week in the office, separate research by broadband …

Has coronavirus and working from home given us the biggest productivity increase of the century?
4 years, 6 months ago

Has coronavirus and working from home given us the biggest productivity increase of the century?

ABC  

One of the most striking responses to the COVID-19 pandemic has been the sudden shift of around half the workforce to working at home. If working from home eliminated an hour of commuting, without changing time spent on work or reducing production, the result would be equivalent to a 13 per cent increase in productivity. A study by Harvard and …

Nine out of 10 people want to continue working from home despite Boris Johnson's push for return to office
4 years, 7 months ago

Nine out of 10 people want to continue working from home despite Boris Johnson's push for return to office

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New research has found that nine out of 10 people …

How organizations should reboot, reinvent, and repurpose after Covid-19
4 years, 7 months ago

How organizations should reboot, reinvent, and repurpose after Covid-19

India Today  

Ever since the coronavirus has put every economic activity on hold, and has been declared a global pandemic, organizations have taken a step back to readjust, relaunch, and recover from the after-effects. In uncertain times, creating a viable strategy and using versatile tools and techniques will help organizations respond quickly to inescapable change in their business environment. Normalize work from …

Four out of five CEOs expect COVID-19 to entrench remote working
4 years, 7 months ago

Four out of five CEOs expect COVID-19 to entrench remote working

Al Jazeera  

Seventy-eight percent of CEOs surveyed believe that at least some aspects of remote work will endure, a study found. Almost four out of five chief executives expect remote working to become more widespread in their businesses as a result of COVID-19, a global survey from accountancy firm PwC showed on Tuesday. While some authorities are now encouraging a return to …

Covid-19 will permanently change the world’s economy (opinion)
4 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19 will permanently change the world’s economy (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in its entirety in the International Monetary Fund’s summer 2020 issue of Finance & Development Magazine. Covid-19 will leave a lasting imprint on the world economy, causing permanent changes and teaching important lessons. Virus screening is likely to become part of our life, just like security measures became ubiquitous after 9/11. The most …

From recruiting to support mentally: The changing role of HR during coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 8 months ago

From recruiting to support mentally: The changing role of HR during coronavirus pandemic

India Today  

When we all are adapting to the new remote work culture, thanks to the ongoing covid19 quarantine, companies are also reforming their HR policies for the benefit and wellness of the employees. HR’s job is to keep employees physically and mentally healthy to resume regular work, as well as preparing business recovery measures, during this transitional time. Here are the …

How leaders can support work from home employees amid Covid-19 pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

How leaders can support work from home employees amid Covid-19 pandemic

India Today  

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed how we live and work. You need happy, healthy workers to show up to work each morning and keep providing quality work even while working from home.The best leaders, motivate employees, build trust-based relationships and have the ability to overcome adversity. Encourage a healthy work-life balance and exhibit empathy Working from home blurs the line …

Coronavirus impact: Check pros and cons of post pandemic work from home
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus impact: Check pros and cons of post pandemic work from home

India Today  

The changing dynamics of the workspace landscape under the pressure of Covid-19 outbreak has put a halt to the long debate on whether allowing employees to work from home augments their productivity or curtails it, by putting it to a practical test overnight, that too on a world-wide scale. With digital offices becoming the new normal in 2020, companies all …

Is work from home feasible in the long run?
4 years, 9 months ago

Is work from home feasible in the long run?

The Hindu  

The COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant lockdowns have made work from home an imperative for several industries. In a conversation moderated by K. Bharat Kumar, Ashwini Deshpande and Ramkumar Ramamoorthy discuss whether work from home is likely to become a constant even in a post-COVID future. Ramkumar Ramamoorthy : While much of the focus seems to be on work from …

Why I will never let our employees go fully remote after the pandemic (opinion)
4 years, 10 months ago

Why I will never let our employees go fully remote after the pandemic (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: JT McCormick serves as president and CEO of Scribe Media, a publishing company that helps you write, publish and market your book. Don’t get me wrong — at our company, Scribe Media, we closed our Austin-based offices and went to remote work before the state of Texas issued stay-at-home orders. According to Alex Pentland, director of MIT Connection …

Coronavirus Outbreak: How to effectively work from home during a pandemic?
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: How to effectively work from home during a pandemic?

Firstpost  

As the streets lay bare, chirping birds are heard in the distance and trees are glowing in full glory. Although a WFH set-up may not be the preference for many of us, we must find ways to work effectively from our own homes. 3) Maintain professional conduct Although WFH entails a virtual presence, handle work matters professionally, using work-appropriate language. …

Understanding remote working against the backdrop of a pandemic
5 years ago

Understanding remote working against the backdrop of a pandemic

The Hindu  

In these days of remote working, when it is more of an exigent need and hardly a considered choice, how does the average office-goer who has a certain ritual, a certain pattern to working bring that same ethos to the home? For those of us working from home for the first time, a few quick pointers: One, treat work from …

Turn your quarantined home into your employer's remote office
5 years ago

Turn your quarantined home into your employer's remote office

Wired  

*All this grinding corporate detail is rather horrifying, but also technically interesting. https://www.notion.so/Digital-Working-COVID-19-c39e55d0f6024e7f85560ea7b2632997 In the current climate, we at LocalGlobe and Latitude recommend that founders and business leaders acknowledge the possibility that all or part of their workforce may need to work remotely. This is a working doc, and we'll keep adding to it over time.Last updated:20/03/2020 # Create a …

COVID-19: BFI to implement work from home for its employees
5 years ago

COVID-19: BFI to implement work from home for its employees

The Hindu  

The Boxing Federation of India has decided to ask all its officials and employees to work from home from Wednesday in view of the rapidly spreading COVID-19 pandemic which is causing deaths and institutional chaos across the globe. Following in the footsteps of BCCI and All India Football Federation, which have asked employees to work from home on Monday, the …

Coronavirus: Bengaluru firms ask employees to work from home this week
5 years ago

Coronavirus: Bengaluru firms ask employees to work from home this week

Live Mint  

Alarge number of companies in Bengaluru have told their employees to work from home as much as possible in the coming week and later, after the Karnataka government on Saturday said it will issue an order directing them to mandatorily extend the option. “We are advising our employees to work from home wherever possible,” said an Infosys executive, asking not …

Not That Many Americans Can Actually Work From Home During The Coronavirus Outbreak
5 years ago

Not That Many Americans Can Actually Work From Home During The Coronavirus Outbreak

Huff Post  

Fewer than 1 in 3 American workers can telework. JaruekChairak via Getty Images As the coronavirus outbreak spreads, more and more companies are urging their employees to work from home to help limit transmission. pic.twitter.com/UVSrlxshSI — Heidi Shierholz March 13, 2020 More than 60% of workers in management, business and finance had the ability to work from home at least …

Coronavirus-related or otherwise, here's why working from home is highly overrated
5 years ago

Coronavirus-related or otherwise, here's why working from home is highly overrated

Firstpost  

Research found the ideal amount of work-from-home time is 1 1/2 days per week — enough to participate in office culture along with time for work. In his blog post last week, he wrote that it “might also offer an opportunity for many companies to finally build a culture that allows long-overdue work flexibility.” I get where he’s coming from. …

Coronavirus: How to work from home, the right way
5 years ago

Coronavirus: How to work from home, the right way

BBC  

Coronavirus: How to work from home, the right way Getty Images A nearly empty office in Boston, Massachusetts on 10 March after staff was asked ot work from home Companies around the globe have rolled out mandatory remote work. Out of sight, out of mind can be a real problem for remote workers – Sara Sutton So when you do …

Laundry Between Emails: Working From Home Goes Viral In The Time Of Coronavirus
5 years ago

Laundry Between Emails: Working From Home Goes Viral In The Time Of Coronavirus

NPR  

Laundry Between Emails: Working From Home Goes Viral In The Time Of Coronavirus Enlarge this image Malte Mueller/Getty Images/fStop Malte Mueller/Getty Images/fStop Early one morning last week, Cindy Ruiz joined the ranks of newly remote workers, now millions strong. The financial data firm where Ruiz works in sales closed its office after reports of coronavirus cases near San Mateo, Calif. …

What Will It Be Like To Work During A Coronavirus Outbreak?
5 years ago

What Will It Be Like To Work During A Coronavirus Outbreak?

Huff Post  

All Royalty-Free licenses include global use rights. either ‘What are alternatives to those services for some period of time?’ ― which I think we are inevitably going to come to at some stage ― or ‘What sort of personal protective equipment will be made available to them?’ Treat them like first responders.” For example, Kayyem said, delivery workers could be …

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