Tag: remote work

Remote work vs the costs of commuting

Another reason to favor remote work is that the alternative – commuting – is expensive in every possible way. And the bulk of commuting costs are borne by employees.  The purely economic costs are easy enough to quantify: individual commuters must spend money on cars – very expensive items that may be used for only two trips a… Continue reading Remote work vs the costs of commuting

Remote work: In any multinational, someone is always remote

There is and always has been an element of remote work in every multinational corporation (even small ones). When a company is globally distributed, its employees are rarely or never all in the same place at the same time. People learn to deal with this. It means strange hours sometimes, and in the past meant … Continue reading Remote work: In any multinational, someone is always remote

Remote work (or lack of it) is a diversity issue

As the primary caregivers of their children, homes, and often their aging parents as well, women benefit greatly from the flexibility that remote work can offer – simply not having to commute every day can be a major timesaver. “Hybrid” working models, where employees are expected to be in an office one to three days… Continue reading Remote work (or lack of it) is a diversity issue