Successful Remote Work: A Joint Effort From Employer and Employee

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Whether it was preferred or necessitated by the Covid-19 pandemic, remote work is now the reality for many American companies. Not only is remote work dominating present times, but it is poised to become increasingly prevalent in the future. According to a survey conducted by Global Workplace Analytics, 77% of the American workforce has stated the desire to continue working from home, at least weekly, when the pandemic is over. This shift in work environment preference has not gone unnoticed as many major companies such as Twitter and Square will allow employees to work remotely indefinitely. As a fully remote company for 5 years, Lotus Labs has helped numerous employees and companies optimize their remote work. Through these experiences, Lotus Labs has realized the importance of cooperation between employers and employees. In order to seamlessly transition from on-site work to remote, both sides must effectively shift their functionalities and approach their new work environments with a dynamic mindset.

Immaculate Chain of Communication

The fastest way for employees to become unfocused and unproductive is a vague chain of command. Consequently, employers leading the transition from on-site to remote must ensure that their systems of communication can withstand any distance and time zone difference…