The classic guide to working from home and why we should embrace a
virtual office, from the bestselling authors of Rework
"A paradigm-smashing, compulsively readable case for a radically
remote workplace."--Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of
Quiet
Does working from home--or anywhere else but the office--make sense? In
Remote, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, the founders of
Basecamp, bring new insight to the hotly debated argument. While
providing a complete overview of remote work's challenges, Jason and
David persuasively argue that, often, the advantages of working
"off-site" far outweigh the drawbacks.
In the past decade, the "under one roof" model of conducting work has
been steadily declining, owing to technology that is rapidly creating
virtual workspaces. Today the new paradigm is "move work to the workers,
rather than workers to the workplace." Companies see advantages in the
way remote work increases their talent pool, reduces turnover, lessens
their real estate footprint, and improves their ability to conduct
business across multiple time zones. But what about the workers? Jason
and David point out that remote work means working at the best job (not
just one that is nearby) and achieving a harmonious work-life balance
while increasing productivity.
And those are just some of the perks to be gained from leaving the
office behind. Remote reveals a multitude of other benefits, along
with in-the-trenches tips for easing your way out of the office door
where you control how your workday will unfold.
Whether you're a manager fretting over how to manage workers who "want
out" or a worker who wants to achieve a lifestyle upgrade while still
being a top performer professionally, this book is your indispensable
guide.
