The 5 Most Recommended books on remote work for Remote Employees
Remote work can be very satisfying. It is possible to say goodbye to the loneliness of your commute, uncomfortable business clothes, and expensive takeaway.
Good morning, a relaxing morning, slippers and hoodies, and good home-cooked meals.
Remote work can be a challenge. It's hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away from your coworkers Your home office likely isn't equipped with the bells and whistles of an office in the traditional sense Your work-life lines are likely to disappear in a flash.
These books are full of strategies and tips to help you conquer every obstacle, and others that you may not have yet found out about.
1. Working Remotely: Success Strategies for Employees in Distributed TeamsUnlike other remote work books that are geared towards solopreneurs and leaders, Douglas, Gordon and Webber focus on remote workers. This book has seven chapters. Each chapter focuses on a different pillar of WFH's success.
Learn how you can overcome loneliness and isolation, collaborate effectively with your peers, and manage your inbox of emails. These suggestions are backed by personal stories and examples to demonstrate their ideas.
2. Work-from-home Strategies - 500+ Simple Ways for You to Get organized, stay productive, Maintain a Work/Life Balance and keep your homework Moving!
On March 20th, I left HubSpot's Boston office with my laptop and keyboard. I thought I'd use them for a few weeks, or perhaps a full month before returning to the office.
Eight months later, the majority of our team members continue to work at home. The same will be the case for a long time. Perhaps for the rest of their lives!
This book is full of all the helpful advice that I would have liked to have received when I was transitioning to permanent remote work. It addresses common situations such as keeping a clear line between work and your life (when your office is also your bedroom or kitchen), combating loneliness and isolation, and overcoming the "out of sight out of mind, out of sight" effect. You can also find advice for parents, managers, freelancers and other professionals.
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After you complete the course, you'll be equipped with everything you need in order to be successful and enjoy working remotely.
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3. The Holloway Guide to Remote Work
This guide will assist executives in navigating the most the most common issues related to remote work and solutions, including hiring, onboarding and compensating remote workers; setting communication channels and expectations; and creating a positive corporate culture that spans every time zone.
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Buritica (Womersley) is based on their experience managing teams of distributed engineers at Splice/Buffer, respectively. Remote.com, Angel List, Doist and other remote employees also contributed. As such, all recommendations are practical and realistic and are often supported by examples, data or cases studies.
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4. REMOTE No Office Required
If you're in search of a manifesto on the benefits of remote work, this book is for you. Hansson and Fried spend most of their time working remotely. Office Not Required debunking argument that people shouldn't be able to work anywhere they want.
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There is no need for an office for collaboration
No matter the size of your company or the industry you work in, it doesn't matter.
The pool of employees you have available will not shrink, but it will increase
Already believe in remote work? Are you seeking strategies and tips to make it work? The other books I suggest are Work-From-Home Hacks and the Holloway Guide.
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5. Subtle acts of exclusion: How do you identify the signs, stop and comprehend microaggressions?
Microaggressions -- or Subtle Acts of Exclusion (SAEs) as Jana and Baran refer to they happen regardless of regardless of whether you're located in a remote location or not.
But SAEs are harder to handle when you're not in the same room: You can't drop by the desk of someone else to let them know the words they used were harmful, or end the conversation by asking the person who was offended to leave.
What if you were the one responsible for the SAE? It's more difficult to repair the relationships without the development of rapport through shared office space.
Jana and Baran are crucial for distributed teams. So everyone feels safe and included, discover how to recognize the signs, address and even prevent SAEs.