“I’m doing home office,” “I’m a digital nomad,” or “I do remote work” are some phrases that became popular last year.
Even when remote work began before the pandemic, it is undeniably the popularity increase that it acquired because of it; furthermore, even when the pandemic forced most companies to embrace this work model, there still exist some myths around it.
For both employees and employers, some fake beliefs keep them apart from embracing this model; to clarify how profitable this work model can be, let’s break down some myths of remote work:
Myth. Communication is a problem. Even when communication is the main point to have successful working relations, it is not necessary to have face-to-face interaction to get objectives done. The key is to be precise and punctual with the info and always be supported by technology.
Myth. “Always-on.” Even when employees might not have a conventional work schedule, they can plan their activities to accomplish objectives. This increases their productivity because it isn’t about the time anymore. It is about the work quality.