{"id":45649,"date":"2024-07-12T18:29:30","date_gmt":"2024-07-13T01:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"\/us\/en\/blog\/?p=45649"},"modified":"2024-07-19T01:31:04","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T08:31:04","slug":"what-is-remote-work-why-is-it-important-for-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/us\/en\/blog\/what-is-remote-work-why-is-it-important-for-business\/","title":{"rendered":"What is remote work? Definition, tips &#038; examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is remote work? Pre-pandemic, many people would have had a vague idea, perhaps with visions of working on a laptop from a swinging hammock in Bali.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But remote work became a lifeline for companies around the world during COVID. More people became accustomed to working from home, and it ultimately changed the way we approach work-life balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working remotely means increased flexibility for both businesses and their employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what does working remotely mean in 2024? How does it affect employers and employees? And how can you support your remote workforce to drive productivity and happiness?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s dive in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does remote work mean?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just as it sounds, remote work means performing one\u2019s job from a remote location that\u2019s physically away from the office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While traditional work arrangements mean coming into an office every day, remote employees perform their jobs from off-site locations, using digital collaboration and communication tools, document sharing, and other functions to bring the office to them. <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover how connected communications can transform your business operations and significantly boost your revenue with our latest eBook. 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Though some may choose to stay home permanently, others do their jobs from diverse locations. Common places for remote work can include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coffee shops\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coworking spaces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public libraries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family vacation homes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary and diverse geographic locations while living a \u201cdigital nomad\u201d lifestyle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anywhere with computer access and an internet connection<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><b>How do people work remotely?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some jobs, such as factory work and retail sales, require employees to perform their work in a specific physical location. Other roles like customer service, consultancy, and others have fewer limitations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People working remotely can be employed on a full-time, part-time, contract, or project basis, and the actual terms of their arrangements can vary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are, however, two common models for remote work:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permanent\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible (or hybrid)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In permanent remote work, the entirety of a person\u2019s job is performed outside of the office. Everything from paperwork to team meetings and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/free-conference-call.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conference calls<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> happens from the remote employee\u2019s home or chosen location. They typically would have no reason to come into an office as they have access to all the information and tools they need to stay productive from anywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permanent remote employees are often part of remote teams, meaning all of their coworkers also work from home permanently. While such teams may have never met in person, they use collaboration and communication platforms to achieve common objectives and impart a sense of team and company culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rc-subscribe\" id=\"new-rc-subscribe\"  style=\"background-image:url('\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/ringcentral\/assets\/images\/temp\/subscribe.png')\">\n\t\t<button class=\"close js-popup-close\"><svg class=\"icon_close_mobile\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon_close_mobile\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"rc-subscribe__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rc-subscribe__wrapper_text\">\n<h3 class=\"rc-subscribe__title h2\">Stay informed with RingCentral<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rc-subscribe__subtitle\">Subscribe to our emails for the latest blogs, events, and exclusive content on AI-powered communication solutions. Stay ahead with insights and tips from the leader in trusted AI communications.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/legal\/privacy-notice.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-dl-name=\"Privacy Notic\" data-dl-element=\"link\" data-dl-additional-info=\"social\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Privacy Notice<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rc-subscribe__wrapper_form\">\n<form class=\"\" data-event-init=\"true\" novalidate data-js-form>\n<div class=\"rc-subscribe__row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<input\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tname=\"email\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tplaceholder=\"Email address *\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Must be valid email. example@yourdomain.com\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tminlength=\"4\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmaxlength=\"255\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"email\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trequired\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tpattern=\"[a-z0-9._%+\\-]+@[a-z0-9.\\-]+\\.[a-z]{2,}$\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"field__control\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tautocomplete=\"on\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-required=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-dl-events-hover=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-dl-element=\"email\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-dl-additional-info=\"LET'S WORK TOGETHER\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Email address *\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-errormessage=\"email-subscribe-errors\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"field__errors\" id=\"email-subscribe-errors\" data-js-form-field-errors><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"rc-subscribe__row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<select\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tname=\"Country__c\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trequired\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"field__control\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-required=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Country *\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-errormessage=\"country-subscribe-errors\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t><option value=\"\" disabled=\"disabled\" selected=\"selected\">Country<\/option><option value=\"Canada\">Canada<\/option><option value=\"United_States\">United States<\/option><\/select><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"field__errors\" id=\"country-subscribe-errors\" data-js-form-field-errors><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"rc-subscribe__row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"submit\" data-event-init=\"true\">Subscribe<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"confirm-form\" role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" style=\"display: none;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"confirm-form__text\">Thank you for your interest in RingCentral<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible remote work, also called hybrid work, is a combined working arrangement. Here, an employee is allowed to work from home but goes into the office sometimes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some flexible remote work arrangements have set schedules in which people have specific days for working remotely and going into the office. Others may have flexible schedules in which the employee can work remotely most of the time and go into the office on an as-needed basis, for example, to attend client and team meetings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the US, 71% of businesses plan to make some kind of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work\/2023#:~:text=71%25%20of%20companies%20are%20permanently%20allowing%20some%20amount%20of%20remote%20work\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flexible remote work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a permanent option, permitting many or most employees to do remote work from home at least one day a week.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote work benefits for employees<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While not having to come into the office every day may seem instinctually attractive, you might be wondering whether there are provable benefits of remote working for individual employees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is there are numerous remote work pros that can improve both an employee\u2019s wellbeing and their work:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><b>1. Better work-life balance<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working from home essentially cancels out the time required to travel to and from work, giving back remote employees several hours a week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to McKinsey\u2019s American Opportunity Survey, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/industries\/real-estate\/our-insights\/americans-are-embracing-flexible-work-and-they-want-more-of-it\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">83% of employees<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> say they\u2019re able to work more efficiently and be more productive when working remotely. The ability to better focus for extended periods of time means they can potentially get their work done faster. Altogether, this leaves employees with more time for personal matters, promoting better work-life balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><b>2. Healthier lifestyle<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because remote work and flexible schedules often go hand-in-hand, remote workers may have an easier time meeting the demands of a healthy lifestyle. For example, remote work from home can be more conducive to fitting in a workout during the day or cooking a healthier lunch, things that can be difficult to do from the office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearly 60% of office workers reported that their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/owllabs.com\/state-of-hybrid-work\/2023\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stress levels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have increased in the past year compared to just 36% of remote workers. Lower stress may reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, depression, and other conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><b>3. Happier at work<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a study tracking symptoms of burnout in remote and office-based workers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/center-for-health-and-well-being\/blog\/the-global-life-work-survey-2023-tracking-happiness-burnout-and-job-satisfaction-in-the-workplace\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42% of remote employees <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0reported high levels of happiness \u2014 double the number of office workers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This increased happiness can compound other benefits of working remotely, both personal and professional, by contributing to a reduction in stress, better productivity, camaraderie with remote team members, and other advantages. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote work benefits for businesses<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re wondering whether companies benefit from allowing employees to work from home, you probably don\u2019t need to look much further than the fact that after trying out remote work in 2020, companies such as Microsoft, Twitter, and Facebook have all decided to allow employees to work from home permanently.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indeed, there are many significant remote work advantages for businesses too:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><b>1. Employee engagement<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With better work-life balance, greater productivity, an ability to live healthier lifestyles, and other benefits for remote employees, it\u2019s no surprise remote work from home makes workers more engaged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible schedules that allow people to work remotely build more positive employee experiences that lead to better business outcomes, including lower absenteeism, better quality work and higher profitability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><b>2. Higher retention<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research from Stanford shows that resignations fell by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.stanford.edu\/stories\/2024\/06\/hybrid-work-is-a-win-win-win-for-companies-workers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> among workers who changed from working in the office full time to a more flexible hybrid schedule.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating more flexibility for workers and letting them work how <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">they<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> want to work doesn\u2019t only mean they\u2019re less likely to quit. It also increases engagement, satisfaction, motivation, and loyalty, all of which further increase retention.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><b>3. Better talent attraction<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Owl Labs\u2019 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/owllabs.com\/state-of-hybrid-work\/2023\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State of Hybrid Work 2023<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">report shows that 66% of employees are in the office full-time, yet only 22% want to be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These stats underscore the importance of allowing remote working as a recruitment strategy. In fact, the same McKinsey survey mentioned earlier shows that a flexible working arrangement is a top three motivating factor in finding a new job, only behind greater pay or hours and better career opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><b>4. Cost savings<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the greatest potential benefits of remote work is to remote companies\u2019 bottom lines. Remote work offers numerous cost savings for businesses, including a reduction in spending on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real estate costs such as office rent<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office utilities and maintenance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food (cafeterias, catering)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payroll\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recruitment and onboarding costs due to higher retention<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 Remote working challenges<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, remote working brings myriad benefits. But that doesn\u2019t mean you can make the switch overnight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From managing communication to providing the right technology, there are some things to consider to ensure you reap the benefits. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Ensuring teams stay connected<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When everyone is working in a different place, communication and collaboration don\u2019t happen automatically. You need to make sure the distance doesn&#8217;t affect the quality of people\u2019s work or timeframe they\u2019re working in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the time to identify the best communication and collaboration tools and clearly define with your team what each platform should be used for. These should be easy to set up and use and ideally integrate with each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employing an all-in-one solution like RingCentral <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/ringex.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RingEX<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for team messaging, phone calls, and video conferencing is one way to make staying in contact remotely as natural as it is at the office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other solutions to consider include project management software, CRMs, and other tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Managing professional development<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s often thought that as remote workers aren\u2019t seen as often, they\u2019re overlooked when it comes to promotions. This may or may not be a myth, but it\u2019s still a challenge that you need to consider to ensure there\u2019s no bias.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote workers should have equal opportunities for networking and mentoring as well as access to training and professional development resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Caring for employee mental health<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working remotely can result in isolation and loneliness, which can have a negative impact on employees\u2019 mental health. The lack of social interaction can make people feel like they\u2019re not part of a team, which can increase stress levels and reduce motivation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular meetings, brainstorming sessions, and even virtual coffee breaks and team building activities create a sense of camaraderie and support your team\u2019s mental well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Maintaining boundaries<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We mentioned earlier that many remote workers suffer from reduced burnout and stress. But some people may struggle to find a work-life balance if they have a lack of routine, suffer from a lot of distractions, or let their work hours bleed outside of normal times.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a team leader, it\u2019s important to ensure your remote team members keep their professional and personal lives separate. Encourage them to set boundaries and create a consistent work schedule just like they would in an office.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><b>How can organizations support remote work?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though research shows that remote workers can be more productive than office-bound workers and may do better on metrics such as job engagement and satisfaction, these benefits don\u2019t happen without support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They require proactive thought and planning about best practices for managing remote workers, the vital tools to stay productive, and many other facets of work life that may be taken for granted in the office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can businesses get the best results from remote work? Here are the main three pillars to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><b>1. Company culture<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numerous studies have found significant links between a strong company culture and other metrics of business success, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/contact-center\/workforce-engagement-management.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee engagement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, job satisfaction, and loyalty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much like developing societal norms, creating a work culture typically requires a high level of interaction and bonding, with behaviors and attitudes that are reinforced through the modeling of coworkers, leadership, and management.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A strong company culture involves laying a foundation established on self-reflection, research, and employee feedback. Next, companies must take steps to communicate their vision and integrate it with all aspects of work. For remote workforces this requires more intentional effort, with an emphasis on growing trust, camaraderie, and a shared sense of purpose via everyday remote workplace interactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><b>2. Management and leadership<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/remote-work.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing remote workers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> requires a rethink of what management means. Given that most remote employees have high levels of productivity and are good at getting their work done, it\u2019s safe to say that experienced remote workers don\u2019t need a boss peering over their shoulder to make sure they do their job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But they do need other forms of support. On an everyday basis, this might include help with time management, tools to stay productive, or better collaboration strategies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also some bigger-picture ways management and leadership can better support remote workforces. For example, a lack of visibility from higher up may contribute to remote workers\u2019 concerns about recognition and career advancement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important that people working remotely understand that managers and leaders are invested in their success, with regular touchpoints to ensure a flow of open communication. This may require different management tools and processes than would be used in the office, such as weekly one-on-one check-ins via video conferencing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><b>3. Technology<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a reason that it took so long for remote work to become mainstream. Remote workforces require unique tools that allow them to flexibly perform their jobs from anywhere\u2014and these simply didn\u2019t exist a decade ago.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you might have been able to get some work done from home on the occasional sick day, there\u2019s a good chance your phone was going unanswered and you had to make do without critical documents and tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloud computing has changed all that. Now, instead of being able to access services and information only from within the network, remote employees are generally able to log on to tools and services online, essentially transporting the office to their location via an internet connection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What tools do remote workers need to do their jobs? While the specific solutions may vary based on an individual\u2019s role, some must-have tools for remote work include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conference calling platforms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team messaging app<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video conferencing solutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work management software that allows team members to share and track projects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaboration tools<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure document sharing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee information and resource portals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><b>How to choose the best tools for remote workers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many solutions for each of the above categories are available, it is important to consider the unique requirements of remote workforces in selecting the right alternatives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several things remote companies should consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><b>1. 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Ease of use<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive and redundant apps, complicated tools that waste people\u2019s time, outages, and other technology issues can cause frustration for remote employees, and also erode productivity and job satisfaction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for tools that are intuitive to use, integrate seamlessly with other solutions and workflows, and don\u2019t make remote work any more of a hassle than getting the job done in the office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, a unified communications solution like RingCentral RingEX can bring all your communications onto one platform. No more app-hopping and hours searching for the right information for your remote workers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><b>3. Scalability<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One benefit of remote work for businesses is that it can be easier to scale workforces up and down based on need\u2014things like office space and where to physically put everyone are not an issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, for companies to scale efficiently, all employees need to be able to access critical tools from the start. Solutions that allow remote employers to quickly provision employees as needed help companies to better realize the full benefits of remote work.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is remote work? It\u2019s the present and the future of business<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that so many businesses have experienced the benefits of remote work, it\u2019s unlikely the workforce will ever fully go back to the office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working from home\u2014or anywhere\u2014offers benefits for employers and employees alike. But it also requires careful planning and the implementation of new tools and processes to help teams work closely, even when they\u2019re not close physically.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/view_demo.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free demo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today to see how RingCentral could help you harness the benefits of remote working.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote work FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is remote working as compared to hybrid working?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote working is when an employee\u2014or a whole team\u2014does all of their work from a non-centralized location. They would, therefore, never come into an office or physical workplace. 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