Ep. 60 No Cubicle, No Problem: 3 Key Elements Of Your Remote Work Policy

Psst…I don’t know who needs to hear this, but:

It’s time we move past the old-school belief that real work only happens when we’re all parked in office chairs. That mindset is as outdated as the office cubicles tech giants are trying to herd their talent back into (oops! Guess I do know who needs to hear this!) 

Do remote work relationships crash and burn sometimes? For sure. But it’s not always about the distance. More often than not, it’s about the people and the policies, or lack thereof, that are supposed to have their backs. 

As leaders in this “new normal” way of working, it’s crucial we adapt. So let’s talk about the 3 things to focus on in your remote work policy to empower those who thrive in the virtual workspace.

Timestamps:

00:38 The Fallacy of Remote Work

02:49 Misconceptions about Remote Work

03:55 Failures in Remote Work Relationships

05:54 Creating Company Policies For Remote Work

07:29 Guidelines For Remote Work Behaviors

08:10 Setting Expectations for Remote Work

15:33 Using Metrics To Create Tangible Goals

21:24 Learning Opportunities For Leaders and Managers in Remote Work

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