Remote work

This illustration was commissioned by a remote work company to represent their culture and here are my thoughts on it.

Remote work is here to stay.

Remote work is often pitched as something that employees want and employers don’t, but I think this is a win-win situation.

Our generation has an unique chance to both witness and contribute to the remote work transformation that won’t force people to live where they don’t want to. Some will find a permanent place while others will choose to move around.

The digital nomad revolution is still in its infancy and I wanted to be a part of it. So, in January of 2022, I packed my bags and began my adventure. Months later, I can’t imagine living any other way.

Employers aren’t left out of this revolution, either. Now they’re no longer constrained to hiring local specialists only. Their office is no longer a limiting factor because most operations live in the digital world.

Most studies found the majority of people are more productive when working remotely and I don’t think this is a coincidence.

In a few years, we’ll most likely stop labeling it as “remote work” because work is something you do, not a place you go.

But to have a successful remote work culture does require some mindset changes for employers. Flexibility is key.

Focus on results and give people permission to choose when they work and where they work from. A happy employee is a productive employee.

New and better processes come out every day and many companies have already embraced virtual work as part of who they are.

Who knows, maybe a decade from now, offices will only be used for quality time with colleagues or deep, innovative research & development work that will benefit from the physical presence of the team.