Beyond Offices

A Fast Company Press book.

Remote Work: An Employers’ Biggest Challenge or Biggest Opportunity?

Though remote work has been around since the late 1900s, it became the norm during the COVID-19 pandemic and has remained so years later. Many jobs can be done from anywhere, so long as the employee can connect. But now employers are pushing for a return to the office, despite data that shows productivity and creativity have not been negatively impacted. And with that push comes resistance as employees do not want to lose the flexibility remote work allows.

But is there a solution? Yes, and author Clark Lowe offers a framework that encourages both employers and employees to acknowledge the other’s perspectives and goals. Lowe provides guidance for employees to become the best remote worker and tips for how employers can better manage their remote employees.

Beyond Offices explores the history, current state, and future of remote work in the United States. But the bottom line is that both employers and employees must work together in order to produce the best outcome for all parties.